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.
Samsung Galaxy F36 Vs OnePlus Nord CE 5 Chipset/Performance
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.
Samsung Galaxy F36 Vs OnePlus Nord CE 5 Display
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.
Samsung Galaxy F36 Vs OnePlus Nord CE 5 Camera
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.
Samsung Galaxy F36 Vs OnePlus Nord CE 5 Battery
The Nord CE 5 has a much bigger battery with faster charging than the Galaxy F36: 7100mAh with 80W versus 5,000mAh with 25W.
Samsung Galaxy F36 Vs OnePlus Nord CE 5 Thickness/Weight
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).
Samsung Galaxy F36 Vs OnePlus Nord CE 5 Safety/Protection
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.
Samsung Galaxy F36 Vs OnePlus Nord CE 5 AI Features
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.
Samsung Galaxy F36 Vs OnePlus Nord CE 5 Price
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.
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