Head to head

Oppo A7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M36

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Samsung Galaxy M36 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 58 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Oppo A7 Pro still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Oppo A7 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 79,999 against PKR 84,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy M36 takes it by 19.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy M36 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy M36 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Oppo A7 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy M36 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Oppo A7 Pro costs PKR 5,000 less.
  • Oppo A7 Pro packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Oppo A7 Pro charges 20W faster.

Buy the Oppo A7 Pro if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M36 if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Oppo A7 Pro Samsung Galaxy M36
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 79,999 Cheaper PKR 84,999
Design & build
Release date September 2026 July 2025
Dimensions 159.08 × 75.81 × 8.80 mm 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.7 mm
Weight 205 g 197 g Better
Water resistance IP69K No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.57 inches 6.7 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2372 pixels, FHD+ Better 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type AMOLED / OLED 120Hz 10-bit / 1.07 billion colors 1,400 nits Super AMOLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Panda Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)
CPU Octa-core, up to 2.4 GHz Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G68 MP5
Operating system Android 16, ColorOS 16, Android 15 One UI 7 (Upgradable to Android 21 One UI 13 (expected with future updates)) Samsung promises 6 major Android OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates.
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X 6GB / 8GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) microSDXC (Uses Hybrid SIM Slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + Auxiliary Camera, f/1.9, PDAF, LED Flash 50MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF, OIS 8MP, Ultra-Wide 2MP, Macro LED Flash HDR Panorama Auto Focus Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.1, 25mm (wide) 13MP, Wide Better
Video recording 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS 4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Gyro-EIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 8000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging Better 25W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Dual-Band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.4 5.3 A2DP LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Sensor Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Oppo A7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy M36?

Samsung Galaxy M36 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.5 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Oppo A7 Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Oppo A7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M36 in Pakistan?

Oppo A7 Pro is listed at PKR 79,999 and Samsung Galaxy M36 at PKR 84,999. That makes Oppo A7 Pro cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Oppo A7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy M36?

Samsung Galaxy M36 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Oppo A7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy M36?

Oppo A7 Pro leads on battery. Oppo A7 Pro carries a 8000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy M36 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 25W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Oppo A7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy M36?

Samsung Galaxy M36 is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo A7 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max while Samsung Galaxy M36 runs the Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.