Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs vivo T4R 5G
Key differences
- The Samsung Galaxy M36 5G launched ₹1,000 cheaper than the vivo T4R 5G (₹16,499 vs ₹17,499).
- The vivo T4R 5G has the bigger battery: 5,700mAh against 5,000mAh.
- The vivo T4R 5G charges faster, at 44W wired against 25W.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | vivo T4R 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 6.2/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Brand | Samsung | vivo |
| Model | Galaxy M36 5G | T4R 5G |
| India launch date | 30 June 2025 | 31 July 2025 |
| First sale | 12 July 2025 | 5 August 2025 |
| Launch price | From ₹16,499 | From ₹17,499 |
| Variants | 6GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB | 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB · 12GB RAM + 256GB |
| Display | Not published | 6.77", AMOLED, 2392x1080, 120Hz |
| Screen protection | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Not published |
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main | 50MP main + 2MP depth |
| Front camera | Not published | 32MP |
| Rear video | Not published | Not published |
| Front video | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 5,700mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 44W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Not published | Not published |
| Operating system | Not published | Android 15, Funtouch OS 15 |
| OS updates promised | Not published | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | Not published | IP68/IP69 |
| Weight | Not published | 183.5 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.39 mm |
| NFC | Not published | No |
| Wi-Fi | Not published | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Not published | 5.4 |
| USB | Not published | USB 2.0 |
| Fingerprint | Not published | optical in-display |
| Colours | Not published | Arctic White, Twilight Blue |
Frequently asked questions
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G or vivo T4R 5G — which is better?
On our spec score the vivo T4R 5G is ahead, 7.2/10 against 6.2/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The Samsung Galaxy M36 5G launched ₹1,000 cheaper than the vivo T4R 5G (₹16,499 vs ₹17,499). The vivo T4R 5G has the bigger battery: 5,700mAh against 5,000mAh.