Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 45W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 195 g | — |
| Released | Mar 2025 | Jun 2026 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy M47 5G is ahead on battery.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1400 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 15, One UI 7 | Android 16, One UI 8.5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 710 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB (UFS 2.2) | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot, expandable up to 2 TB) |
| Internal | — | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 3.1 storage) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G |
|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/1.96", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 108.7˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4 (macro) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS; 5 MP, (ultrawide); 2 MP, (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Autofocus, Nightography |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K video recording |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G |
|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm | 12 MP |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 6000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 45W wired, 1-50% in 20 min (advertised) | 45W wired fast charging, bypass charging support |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in) | Not explicitly stated, features a contemporary chassis with sharper edges |
| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) | Not explicitly stated |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back, plastic frame | Polycarbonate body, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| Colors | — | Blaze Blue, Rogue Red |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | Not explicitly stated, assume standard |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (for Samsung Wallet tap-to-pay) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C |
| Radio | — | Not explicitly stated |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2025, March 02 | June 2026 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 10 | Available. Released 2026, June 29 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G or Samsung Galaxy M47 5G?
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G — 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus 6,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G or Samsung Galaxy M47 5G?
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G — Mar 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Jun 2026 for the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G or the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G 8/10.
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