Samsung Galaxy M36 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Samsung Galaxy M36 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 51/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M36 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 767,711); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.5mm vs 7.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M36
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes Samsung Galaxy M36 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 201g
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2710
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M36 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 23 points higher (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy M36 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 767711 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2710 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M36 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Samsung Galaxy M36 by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 (98/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy M36 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 (50/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M36 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M36 by 23 points (74/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M36 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy M36 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M36 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M36 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M36 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.