{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-m34-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-m36/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T02:16:59+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M36",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m34-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2026-10_05_02-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-29T05:15:31+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 65,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 76.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 80.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "161.7 × 77.2 × 8.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "208 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.5 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 120Hz Up to 1000 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (upgradable) One UI 5.1 Software Support: Up to 4 generations of Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB (LPDDR4X)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2)",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (up to 1TB, uses hybrid SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-wide 2 MP, f/2.4, Macro LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP, f/2.2",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 6000 mAh (Non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired fast charging (USB Type-C)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy M36",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m36",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m36/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-26-2026-12_22_25-PM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-27T05:01:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 50,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 91.7,
                "overall": 73.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 77.9 × 7.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "197 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MP5",
                    "Operating system": "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",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Uses Hybrid SIM Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF, OIS 8MP, Ultra-Wide 2MP, Macro LED Flash HDR Panorama Auto Focus Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)",
                    "Selfie camera": "13MP, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Dual-Band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g",
        "margin": 6.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 65,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m36": 50
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 98,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m36": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 76.3,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m36": 64.6
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m36": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 50,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m36": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m36": 91.7
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or Samsung Galaxy M36?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.7 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Samsung Galaxy M36 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and Samsung Galaxy M36 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is listed at PKR 84,999 and Samsung Galaxy M36 at PKR 84,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M36 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or Samsung Galaxy M36?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M34 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy M36 a 5000 mAh cell, with 25W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or Samsung Galaxy M36?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M34 5G runs the Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) while Samsung Galaxy M36 runs the Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}