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Samsung Galaxy F36 vs Samsung Galaxy M56

Comparison between Samsung Galaxy F36 and Samsung Galaxy M56: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.

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NeoTeo's verdict

Which of the two is the better buy

The Samsung Galaxy M56 is the stronger pick for performance: its Exynos 1480 and 713,393 AnTuTu score top the F36’s Exynos 1380 and 578,500. It also charges faster at 45W versus 25W, while the F36 supports expandable storage. Their overall scores are 7.0 and 6.6, respectively.

The M56 weighs 180 g against the F36’s 197 g and is thinner at 7.2 mm versus 7.7 mm. Both have a 120Hz Super AMOLED display with 1,200-nit peak brightness and a 5,000mAh battery.

The M56’s rear main camera records 4K at 60 fps and has optical image stabilization, neither of which the F36 offers. For selfies, the F36 has 13MP against the M56’s 12MP. The M56 adds Wi-Fi 6E; the F36 is the one to consider when expandable storage matters.

Samsung Galaxy F36

The Samsung Galaxy F36 is the better buy for anyone who needs expandable storage and prefers a 13MP front camera.

Samsung Galaxy M56

The Samsung Galaxy M56 is the better buy for anyone prioritizing performance, 45W charging, and 4K 60 fps recording from the rear camera.

The verdict

Your pick: Samsung Galaxy M56, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging.

Category
Category	Galaxy F36	Galaxy M56
Design & display	7.6	7.8
Performance & hardware	5.5	6.8
Camera	7.7	7.7
Connectivity	7.2	7.0
Battery & charging	5.6	5.9

Which one is for you?

Samsung Galaxy F36, if you care about…

Expandable Storage: Yes; against No

Samsung Galaxy M56, if you care about…

AnTuTu Score: 713,393; against 578,500
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 6E; against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
RAM Type: LPDDR5X; against LPDDR4X
Weight: 180 g; against 197 g

Specification comparison

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Performance

Specification	Galaxy F36	Galaxy M56
Processor Model	Samsung Exynos 1380	Samsung Exynos 1480
Processor Process Size	5 nm	4 nm Best value
Graphics GPU	Mali-G68 MP5	Samsung Xclipse 530
Storage Type	UFS 3.1	UFS 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock	2.4 GHz	2.75 GHz Best value
Maximum Storage Capacity	256 GB	256 GB
AnTuTu Score	578,500	713,393 Best value
Geekbench 6 Single-Core	1,007	1,161 Best value
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core	2,758	3,398 Best value
CPU Description	Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz.	Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.75 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at about 2.0–2.05 GHz.
Processor Type	Octa-Core	Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor	Yes	Yes
RAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR5X Best value
Expandable Storage	Yes Best value	No
AnTuTu version	v10	v10

Design

Specification	Galaxy F36	Galaxy M56
Body Colors	Purple, Red, Black, Blue	Black, Green
Body Thickness	7.7 mm	7.2 mm Best value
Body Width	77.9 mm	77.3 mm
Body Height	164.4 mm	162 mm
Weight	197 g	180 g Best value
Usable Surface	85.2 %	89 % Best value
Body Materials	Glass, Plastic, Leather	Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy
Resistance Features	Drop Resistant Up to 2 m	IP67

Battery

Specification	Galaxy F36	Galaxy M56
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power	25 W	45 W Best value
Battery Features	Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included	Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Display

Specification	Galaxy F36	Galaxy M56
Display Aspect Ratio	19.5:9	19.5:9
Display Technology	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Peak Display Brightness	1,200 nits	1,200 nits
Display Diagonal	6.7″	6.74″ Best value
Display Horizontal Resolution	1,080 px	1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution	2,340 px	2,340 px
Display Pixel Density	387 ppi Best value	382 ppi
Display Refresh Rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Display Features	Gorilla Glass Victus+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless	Gorilla Glass Victus+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, 120Hz

Sensors

Specification	Galaxy F36	Galaxy M56
Fingerprint Sensor Placement	Side	Under Display

Sensor

Specification	Galaxy F36	Galaxy M56
Sensor Features	Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing	Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing

Software

Specification	Galaxy F36	Galaxy M56
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 F36	Galaxy M56
SIM Configurations	Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM	Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
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 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	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, 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 n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies	GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G	GSM, HSPA, UMTS, 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 6E Best value
Wi-Fi Features	Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO	Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles	A2DP, LE	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, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE	USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
SAR American Head	0.46 W/kg Best value	0.71 W/kg
SAR (EU) head	0.38 W/kg	—
SAR (EU) body	1.01 W/kg	—
Max. download speed	3,790 Mbps	3,790 Mbps
Max. upload speed	1,280 Mbps	1,280 Mbps

Audio

Specification	Galaxy F36	Galaxy M56
Audio Features	Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker	Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio

Technical

Specification	Galaxy F36	Galaxy M56
Model numbers	SM-E366B, SM-E366B/DS	SM-M566B, SM-M566B/DS

Galaxy F36