Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs vivo Y39 5G
Key differences
- The Samsung Galaxy M36 5G launched ₹500 cheaper than the vivo Y39 5G (₹16,499 vs ₹16,999).
- The vivo Y39 5G has the bigger battery: 6,500mAh against 5,000mAh.
- The vivo Y39 5G charges faster, at 44W wired against 25W.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | vivo Y39 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 6.2/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Brand | Samsung | vivo |
| Model | Galaxy M36 5G | Y39 5G |
| India launch date | 30 June 2025 | 27 March 2025 |
| First sale | 12 July 2025 | 27 March 2025 |
| Launch price | From ₹16,499 | From ₹16,999 |
| Variants | 6GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB | 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB |
| Display | Not published | 6.68", LCD, 1608x720, 120Hz |
| Screen protection | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Not published |
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main | 50MP main |
| Front camera | Not published | 8MP |
| Rear video | Not published | Not published |
| Front video | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 6,500mAh |
| 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 | Not published |
| Weight | Not published | 207 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | 8.37 mm |
| NFC | Not published | No |
| Wi-Fi | Not published | Not published |
| Bluetooth | Not published | 5.0 |
| USB | Not published | USB 2.0 |
| Fingerprint | Not published | side-mounted |
| Colours | Not published | Lotus Purple, Ocean Blue |
Frequently asked questions
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G or vivo Y39 5G — which is better?
On our spec score the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G is ahead, 6.2/10 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 ₹500 cheaper than the vivo Y39 5G (₹16,499 vs ₹16,999). The vivo Y39 5G has the bigger battery: 6,500mAh against 5,000mAh.