Breaking Update: Here’s a clear explanation of the latest developments related to Breaking News:Which is the better smartphone?– What Just Happened and why it matters right now.
The competition in the sub-₹20,000 smartphone market intensifies as both the Samsung Galaxy M36 and the iQOO Z10R arrive with robust chipsets, decent battery capacity, vlog-ready cameras, and more. While Samsung focuses on software longevity, iQOO focuses on aesthetics and camera quality. However, there can only be one winner.
Therefore, this article breaks down the key specifications of these two devices to determine the better option.
A detailed comparison between the Samsung Galaxy M36 and the iQOO Z10R
A detailed comparison between the Samsung Galaxy M36 and the iQOO Z10R:
Build quality and display specs
The Samsung Galaxy M36 features a plastic frame, making for a lightweight device. It comes with a premium glass feel at the back. The Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protects the smartphone’s screen from scratches and other damage.
Also read: Reasons to buy foldable smartphones
Samsung also incorporates a 6.7-inch screen with a super AMOLED display and up to 120 Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy M36 arrives with a 1000 nits peak brightness and Samsung’s “Vision Booster” technology.
On the other hand, the iQOO Z10R features MIL-STD-810 H certification. This military-grade certification ensures this smartphone can withstand harsh environments with ease.
Also read: Best budget smartphones in India
The iQOO smartphone boasts a 6.77-inch equal-depth, quad-curved AMOLED display and up to 120 Hz refresh rate. It reaches a peak brightness of up to 1800 nits for better visual clarity, and up to 2160 Hz PWM Dimming to reduce eye-strains during extended periods of use.
Chipset and OS
The Samsung Galaxy M36 features the in-house Exynos 1380 chipset. Built with a 5nm process, this octa-core chipset provides a stable device for everyday multitasking. It also includes a vapor cooling chamber that tackles the overheating problem. However, this chipset lacks gaming speed, and hence, it is not the best pick for mobile gamers.
Also read: Motorola G57 Power vs Nothing Phone 3a comparison
The Galaxy M36 comes with Android 15 out of the box, but the company offers multi-year software updates.
On the other hand, the iQOO Z10R comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. Built using a 4nm process, the chipset is significantly more powerful for both gaming and AI tasks. It offers faster app loading times, close to zero lag when running heavy video editing apps, and more.
The smartphone also comes with Android 15 out of the box, but offers multi-year software updates.
Memory and storage
Samsung offers variants with 6 GB and 8 GB RAM and 128 GB and 256 GB internal storage options. On the other hand, the iQOO Z10R has variants with 8 GB and 12 GB RAM and 128 GB and 256 GB internal storage options.
The prices for different variants of the iQOO smartphone range between ₹17,000 and ₹27000, while the Samsung Galaxy M36 models range between ₹18000 and ₹28,000.
Camera and battery
The Samsung Galaxy M36 comes with a 50 MP OIS + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro lens camera setup at the back, along with a 13 MP front camera. It also features a 5000 mAh battery.
The iQOO Z10R features a 50 MP OIS + 2 MP bokeh camera setup at the back, and a 32 MP front camera. iQOO incorporates a 5700 mAh battery, making the Z10R smartphone last longer per full charge compared to Samsung.
Final verdict: Which is the better smartphone?
After comparing the smartphones, it seems like the iQOO Z10R with a slightly bigger screen, curved display, superior chipset, better camera, and larger battery capacity wins the comparison.
However, if you are not a gamer, the Samsung smartphone is more than enough to help you with your everyday multitasking at a lower price.
Edited by Sijo Samuel Paul