Samsung Galaxy M36 vs Samsung Galaxy M54
The Samsung Galaxy M36 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Samsung Galaxy M54 (2023) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M54 leads — 55/100 vs 51/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M54 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M36
Samsung Galaxy M54
What makes Samsung Galaxy M36 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 199g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M54 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (49/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M36 vs the Samsung Galaxy M54, the Samsung Galaxy M54 scores 4 points higher (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M54 leads (49/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M54 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 (49/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M54 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M36 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 | Samsung Galaxy M54 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 767711 | 767711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2710 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm | 164.9×77.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy M54
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M54
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M54
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M36 and Samsung Galaxy M54, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M54 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 (49/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M54 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M36 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M36 or the Samsung Galaxy M54?
The Samsung Galaxy M54 edges out the Samsung Galaxy M36 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M36 and the Samsung Galaxy M54?
The Samsung Galaxy M36 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy M54 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M36 or the Samsung Galaxy M54?
The Samsung Galaxy M54 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M36 over the Samsung Galaxy M54?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Samsung Galaxy M54 (49/100 vs 34/100).