Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $330 and $275. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G leads — 56/100 vs 52/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A36
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy M47 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $275 vs $330
- Better camera (42/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A36 vs the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G scores 4 points higher (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G leads (61/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A36 — 40/100, Samsung Galaxy M47 5G — 56/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | $330 | $275 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A36 and Samsung Galaxy M47 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $55. Samsung Galaxy M47 5G was $55 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy M47 5G edges out the Samsung Galaxy A36 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A36 or the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy M47 5G leads on camera score (42/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A36 over the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G (61/100 vs 48/100).