Head to head

Samsung Galaxy M34 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M36

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Jul 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy M34 5G takes it by 6.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy M34 5G leads

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

Camera Level

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

Battery & charging Samsung Galaxy M34 5G 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 M34 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy M34 5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M34 5G if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy M34 5G Samsung Galaxy M36
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 84,999 Cheaper PKR 84,999
Design & build
Release date July 2023 July 2025
Dimensions 161.7 × 77.2 × 8.8 mm 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.7 mm
Weight 208 g 197 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.5 inches 6.7 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+) 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type Super AMOLED 120Hz Up to 1000 nits (HBM) Super AMOLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G68 Mali-G68 MP5
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 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 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2) 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot microSDXC (up to 1TB, uses hybrid SIM slot) microSDXC (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 50MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF, OIS 8MP, Ultra-Wide 2MP, Macro LED Flash HDR Panorama Auto Focus Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Selfie camera 13 MP, f/2.2 13MP, Wide
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps 4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Gyro-EIS
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 6000 mAh (Non-removable) Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 25W wired fast charging (USB Type-C) 25W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Dual-Band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.3 A2DP LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass 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, Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or Samsung Galaxy M36?

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.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy M34 5G and Samsung Galaxy M36 in Pakistan?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or Samsung Galaxy M36?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or Samsung Galaxy M36?

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).

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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.