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Infinix Hot 50 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

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Infinix Hot 50 Pro Plus

Infinix Hot 50 Pro Plus

  • 162 g.
  • About 6.78 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Helio G100 (6 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
KSh 22,700Out of Stock
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Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

  • 197 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Exynos 1380 (5 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
KSh 23,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

With the same 5,000 mAh battery and 50 MP main camera, the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G runs newer Android 15 and has 6 promised OS upgrades, steadier photos and video (OIS) and a sturdier plastic build with a glass back, while the Infinix Hot 50 Pro Plus charges faster (33 W), is lighter (162 g) and slimmer and has stereo speakers.

Weight

Infinix Hot 50 Pro Plus
162 g
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
197 g

Display

Infinix Hot 50 Pro Plus
About 6.78 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
About 6.7 inch screen

Performance

Infinix Hot 50 Pro Plus
Mediatek Helio G100 (6 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Exynos 1380 (5 nm) processor

Charging

Infinix Hot 50 Pro Plus
33 W rated wired charging power
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
25 W rated wired charging power

Connections

Infinix Hot 50 Pro Plus
Wi-Fi 5 support
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Wi-Fi 6 support

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Infinix Hot 50 Pro Plus

  • Faster rated wired charging: 33 W (vs 25 W).
  • FM radio.
  • Lighter: 162 g (vs 197 g).
  • Slimmer: 6.8 mm thick (vs 7.7 mm).
  • Stereo speakers.
  • 10 W reverse charging for earbuds or another phone.

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

  • Newer Android 15 (vs Android 14).
  • Optical image stabilisation on the main camera.
  • More promised OS upgrades: 6 (vs 1).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6 (vs Wi-Fi 5).
  • Plastic frame and glass back (vs plastic frame).
  • 4K video recording (vs 1080p).

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PriorityInfinix Hot 50 Pro PlusSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Display6.78-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 393 ppi6.7-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 385 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera50 MP main camera with OIS
PerformanceMediatek Helio G100 processorExynos 1380 processor
Memory8 GB RAMUp to 8 GB RAM
Charging33 W wired charging25 W wired charging
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceDrop resistant up to 2m

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationInfinix Hot 50 Pro PlusSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
BrandInfinixSamsung
ModelHot 50 Pro+ 4GGalaxy M36
Announced2024, October 202025, June 27
Release status—Available. Released 2025, July 12
Model numbers—SM-M366B, SM-M366B/DS
SAR—0.46 W/kg (head)
SAR EU—0.38 W/kg (head)     1.01 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationInfinix Hot 50 Pro PlusSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Dimensions164.1 x 74.4 x 6.8 mm (6.46 x 2.93 x 0.27 in)164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight162 g (5.71 oz)197 g (6.95 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationInfinix Hot 50 Pro PlusSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Display6.78 inches, 109.9 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLEDSuper AMOLED, 120Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1080 x 2436 pixels (~393 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla GlassCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display features1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, 550 nits (typ), 1300 nits (peak)Super AMOLED, 120Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationInfinix Hot 50 Pro PlusSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
ProcessorMediatek Helio G100 (6 nm)Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G68 MP5

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationInfinix Hot 50 Pro PlusSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
RAM8GB6GB / 8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations—128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationInfinix Hot 50 Pro PlusSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", AF; Auxiliary lenses50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Front camera13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06"13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresDual-LED flash, panoramaLED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear camera video1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera featuresLED flashHDR
Front camera videoYes4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationInfinix Hot 50 Pro PlusSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging33W wired, 50% in 26 min; 10W reverse wired; Bypass charging25W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationInfinix Hot 50 Pro PlusSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Operating systemAndroid 14, up to 1 major OS updates, XOS 14.5Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationInfinix Hot 50 Pro PlusSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands—HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands—1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
5G bands—1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Network speed—HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationInfinix Hot 50 Pro PlusSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
NFCYes, 360˚Yes
BluetoothYes5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioFM radioNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationInfinix Hot 50 Pro PlusSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)Drop resistant up to 2m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationInfinix Hot 50 Pro PlusSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
ColorsSleek Black, Titanium Grey, Dreamy PurpleOrange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green
Multitasking and productivity—Virtual proximity sensing

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationInfinix Hot 50 Pro PlusSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers; Tuned by JBL; 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audioYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Similarities

  • Both have 5,000 mAh batteries.
  • Both have 8 GB RAM.
  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.

In summary

Get the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G if you want newer Android 15 and 6 promised OS upgrades, or the Infinix Hot 50 Pro Plus if you would rather have faster charging and a lighter phone.

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