Samsung Galaxy F36 And OnePlus Nord CE 5 Comparison: Which Is Better?

Samsung recently introduced the Galaxy F36, its latest smartphone in the mid-range. Boasting an advanced processor, AI, and triple rear camera, it competes against lower-mid-range phones, but can it challenge the likes of OnePlus Nord CE 5?

Here’s a comparison between the Samsung Galaxy F36 and OnePlus Nord CE 5 basis their features, specs, and price.

The Galaxy F36 packs the Exynos 1380 processor, while the Nord CE 5 runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex. The latter is considered better in performance, with more advanced CPU architecture and higher clock speeds.

The F36 features a 6.7-inch Super Amoled screen with 120Hz refresh rate and 1,200 nits peak brightness, while the Nord CE 5 has a 6.77-inch full-HD+ Amoled display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1300 nits max brightness.

The Galaxy F36 offers great low-light photography and comes with triple rear cameras: 50MP main sensor with OIS and 4K recording, 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro, complemented by a 13MP front camera. The Nord CE 5 has dual rear cameras — 50MP primary Sony sensor with OIS and 4K 60fps video, plus 8MP ultrawide — along with 16MP selfie shooter.

The Nord CE 5 has a much bigger battery with faster charging than the Galaxy F36: 7100mAh with 80W versus 5,000mAh with 25W.

The Galaxy F36 is leaner and slightly lighter (7.7 mm and 197 gm) than the Nord CE 5 (8.17 mm and 199 gm).

The Galaxy F36 has a more premium Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. The Nord CE 5 comes with Gorilla Glass 7i, but it also has Aqua Touch technology.

Both devices have good AI capabilities. While the Galaxy F36 has Google’s Circle to Search, Gemini Live, Object eraser, Image clipper, AI Edit, and more, the Nord CE 5 comes with OnePlus AI suite, including AI Eraser, AI Perfect Shot, AI Reflection Remover, and AI Reframe, plus Google Gemini capabilities as well.

Galaxy F36 price starts at Rs 17,499 for 6GB RAM +128GB storage, with 8GB + 256GB costing Rs 18,999. The Nord CE 5 starts at Rs 22,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant.

The Galaxy F36 is a good buy for its price, considering its camera set, protection and Samsung’s AI suite. However, with a better processor and bigger battery, the Nord CE 5 is a more powerful device overall, but with a slightly higher price tag.