Samsung Galaxy M36 vs Samsung Galaxy S25+

The Samsung Galaxy M36 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M36 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 767,711).

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy M36

Performance 53
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 44
Portability 64
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy S25+

Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52

What makes Samsung Galaxy M36 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh

  • Overall rating 51/100

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 767711
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1008
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 2710
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 197g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 64/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M36 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).

Samsung Galaxy S25+: The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy M36 Samsung Galaxy S25+
Processor Exynos 1380 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 767711 3219688
Geekbench Single 1008 3050
Geekbench Multi 2710 9700
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2340 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 25W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 13 MP 12 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 15 / One UI 7
Brightness (peak) — 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 197 g 190 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy M36

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy M36

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy M36

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy M36 and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy M36 Exynos 1380
51/100
767711 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S25+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +76.2%
3219688 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Samsung Galaxy M36 by 76.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy M36

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S25+

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 (92/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M36 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M36 and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy M36 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M36 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M36 or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M36 over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?

The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.