Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs Vivo Y31d
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| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |  Vivo Y31d |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 23,000 – KSh 23,500 | KSh 27,000 – KSh 32,500 |
| Display | 6.7 inches; Super AMOLED | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1250 nits (HBM) |
| Processor | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50 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 wide PDAF; auxiliary lens |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 7200 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 44W wired; reverse wired; bypass charging |
| Weight | 197 g (6.95 oz) | 219 g |
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y31d |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Vivo |
| Model | Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y31d |
| Announced | 2025, June 27 | 2026, January 16 (released 2026, January) |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y31d |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) | 166.6 x 78.4 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 197 g (6.95 oz) | 219 g |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
Display
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y31d |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 inches; Super AMOLED | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1250 nits (HBM) |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 6.75 inches, 720 x 1570 pixels |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | — |
| Display features | 120Hz | 120Hz, 1250 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y31d |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.9 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Adreno |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y31d |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No (no card slot) |
Cameras
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y31d |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 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 wide PDAF; auxiliary lens |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm | 8 MP wide |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera features | HDR | — |
| Front camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y31d |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion 7200 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 44W wired; reverse wired; bypass charging |
Software
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y31d |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
Network
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y31d |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y31d |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Durability
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y31d |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | — | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y31d |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass; virtual proximity sensing | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green | Glow White, Starlight Grey |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Vivo Y31d |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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