Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs OPPO A5 5G
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| Feature | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | OPPO A5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 23,000 | KSh 23,800 |
| Display | 6.7 inches; Super AMOLED | 6.67-inch LCD, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits HBM |
| Processor | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB | 6GB or 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB |
| 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) | 50MP main, f/1.8, autofocus + 2MP monochrome, f/2.4 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000mAh (typical) |
| Charging | 25W wired | 45W SUPERVOOC wired |
| Weight | 197 g (6.95 oz) | 194 g |
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7 | ColorOS 15 based on Android |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | OPPO A5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | OPPO |
| Model | Galaxy M36 5G | A5 5G (CPH2735) |
| Announced | 2025, June 27 | 2025 |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | OPPO A5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) | 165.71 × 76.24 × 7.99 mm |
| Weight | 197 g (6.95 oz) | 194 g |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back | — |
Display
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | OPPO A5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 inches; Super AMOLED | 6.67-inch LCD, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits HBM |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 1604 × 720 (HD+), 264 ppi |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | — |
| Display features | 120Hz | 120Hz refresh rate; 240Hz touch sampling; 850 nits typical, 1000 nits HBM |
Performance
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | OPPO A5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | OPPO A5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB | 6GB or 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSD supported |
Cameras
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | OPPO A5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 50MP main, f/1.8, autofocus + 2MP monochrome, f/2.4 |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm | 8MP, f/2.0 |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Photo, Portrait, Night, Pro, Panorama, Dual-view video, Google Lens |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p at 30fps; 720p at 30fps; slow motion 720p at 120fps |
| Front camera features | HDR | Portrait, Night, Panorama, Dual-view video, screen fill light |
| Front camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p at 30fps; 720p at 30fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | OPPO A5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000mAh (typical) |
| Charging | 25W wired | 45W SUPERVOOC wired |
Software
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | OPPO A5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7 | ColorOS 15 based on Android |
Network
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | OPPO A5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | OPPO A5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), dual-band |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type‑C; OTG |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | — | No |
| Satellite features | — | No |
Durability
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | OPPO A5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | — | IP65 |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | OPPO A5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass; virtual proximity sensing | Side fingerprint sensor, proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, e-compass |
| Colors | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green | Black Green, Mist White |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | OPPO A5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | Yes — 3.5mm |



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