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Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

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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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Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

  • 190 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 23,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 6.7-inch OLED screen, 5,000 mAh battery and 50 MP main camera, the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G is the stronger choice: it scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz), offers 1080p recording at up to 60 fps and has a sturdier plastic build with a glass back, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G only offers FM radio.

Weight

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
197 g
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
190 g

Refresh

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
About 120 Hz display refresh rate
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
About 90 Hz display refresh rate

Performance

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Exynos 1380 (5 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor

Connections

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Wi-Fi 6 support
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Wi-Fi 5 support

Water resistance

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Drop resistant up to 2m
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
IP54 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6 (vs Wi-Fi 5).
  • Plastic frame and glass back (vs plastic frame).
  • Higher frame rates for 1080p recording: up to 60 fps (vs 30 fps).
  • 4K video recording (vs 1080p).

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

  • FM radio (market/region dependent).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy M36 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 385 ppi6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS50 MP main camera with OIS
PerformanceExynos 1380 processorMediatek Helio G99 processor
Weight197 g190 g
Water resistanceDrop resistant up to 2mIP54 water and dust resistance
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy M36Galaxy A17 4G
Announced2025, June 272025, September 18
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, July 12Available. Released 2025, September 18
Model numbersSM-M366B, SM-M366B/DSSM-A175F, SM-A175F/DS, SM-A175M, SM-A175M/DS, SM-A175F/DSB
SAR0.46 W/kg (head)—
SAR EU0.38 W/kg (head)     1.01 W/kg (body)0.37 W/kg (head)     1.18 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight197 g (6.95 oz)190 g (6.70 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass backGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic back, plastic frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 120Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)Super AMOLED, 90Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 120HzSuper AMOLED, 90Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
ProcessorExynos 1380 (5 nm)Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MP5Mali-G57 MC2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
RAM6GB / 8GB4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 2.2—
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Rear camera50 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)50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Front camera13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps
Front camera featuresHDR—
Front camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 411, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
5G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6—
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
NFCYesYes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioNoFM radio (market/region dependent)
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Water resistanceDrop resistant up to 2mIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
ColorsOrange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene GreenBlack, Gray, Light blue
Multitasking and productivityVirtual proximity sensingVirtual proximity sensing

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M36 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 4G
Energy—Class A
Battery—51:33h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fall—Class B (180 falls)
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both have 5,000 mAh batteries.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.

In summary

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G makes sense if you want FM radio.

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