Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy F17 vs Samsung Galaxy M36
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy F17 and Samsung Galaxy M36: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Samsung Galaxy M36 is the more complete choice for buyers who prioritize the display, camera and performance: its 120Hz panel and 578,500 AnTuTu score beat the F17’s 90Hz display and 419,526. The Galaxy F17 is the pick for faster storage, with UFS 3.1 versus UFS 2.2.
Both use a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display at 385 ppi, but the M36 reaches 1,200 nits versus 1,100 nits and 120Hz versus 90Hz; it remains below the catalog’s 1,500-nit level. The M36 runs on the Exynos 1380 and Mali-G68 MP5, while the F17 uses the Exynos 1330 and Mali-G68 MP2. The F17 counters with DDR5 versus LPDDR4X and UFS 3.1 versus UFS 2.2, although its maximum storage is 128 GB versus 256 GB.
The M36 is also the stronger camera phone: its main camera has 1 µm pixels versus 0.64 µm, its ultrawide camera is 8MP versus 5MP, and its front camera records 4K versus 1080p. Both share a 5,000 mAh battery, 25W charging, 8GB of RAM, a Super AMOLED display and NFC; the F17 is the better buy only if it costs less.
Samsung Galaxy F17
The Samsung Galaxy M36 is the better buy for display, cameras and performance, with 120Hz, 578,500 on AnTuTu and 4K front video.
Samsung Galaxy M36
The Samsung Galaxy F17 is the better buy for faster storage, with UFS 3.1 instead of UFS 2.2.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy M36, ahead on Design & display and Camera.
| Category | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy F17, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
Samsung Galaxy M36, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 578,500
- against 419,526
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 1,100 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 419,526 | 578,500 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,007 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,758 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple | Orange, Black, Green, Blue, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm Best value | 7.7 mm |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 197 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 86 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | Drop Resistant Up to 2 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years | 6 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.64 W/kg | 0.46 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.665 W/kg | 0.38 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.972 W/kg Best value | 1.01 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,550 Mbps | 3,790 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps | 1,280 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy F17 | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-E176B/DS | SM-M366B, SM-M366B/DS |
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