Samsung’s F17 vs F36 5G: Best 5G Phone Under Rs. 16,000 in India
Looking for a new 5G smartphone? See how Galaxy F17 and F36 5G stack up in display, battery, camera, and price for 2025 buyers in India.
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Samsung has made its mid-range 5G smartphone portfolio larger by releasing Galaxy F17 5G and Galaxy F36 5G, thus offering the buyers a wider range of performance, display, and camera features to choose from. The two phones share 5G connectivity, AMOLED displays, and powerful batteries but still, there are some differences that could influence the selection of the user.
The Galaxy F17 5G uses the Exynos 1330 processor, which is an octa-core type running at a frequency of 2.4GHz. The memory of 128GB is combined with 4GB RAM and also you can increase it up to 2TB by using a hybrid. The device is going to be lagging a bit in case of performing heavy tasks with many applications running at the same time, while it is good enough for everyday use and simple gaming.
The Galaxy F36 5G processor Exynos 1380 is newer than the previous one and is also working at 2.4GHz but is specifically directed at providing more fluid operation and less power consumption. It has 6GB RAM with an additional 6GB virtual RAM that brings about quicker app switching and better performance under heavy load. Both phones support casual gaming, but F36 5G has an advantage in high-performance and multitasking situations.
There is a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080×2340 resolution and 385ppi in both models. The refresh rate of Galaxy F17 5G is 90Hz while F36 5G has a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support which means that it can display more fluid visuals. The F36 5G provides Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus as a protective layer which increases the lifespan of the phone.
The battery capacity is the same for both phones—5,000mAh—with 25W fast charging support. If you use the phone under moderate conditions, the battery will last for the whole day.
The Galaxy F17 5G has three rear cameras, i.e., 50MP + 5MP + 2MP, and a front camera of 13MP. You could say that daylight shots are satisfactory, but low-light performance is limited. The rear camera system of the Galaxy F36 5G has been improved to 50MP + 8MP + 2MP, including the new feature of optical image stabilization, 4K video recording at 30fps. The front camera takes 13MP pictures, but the new rear camera setup guarantees better quality of low-light photos and videos.
The Galaxy F17 5G can be purchased for Rs. 14,299, while the F36 5G is priced at Rs. 15,278, which is a bit more expensive. The price difference of the F36 5G is supported by its faster CPU, better display, and camera with more stability, thus being a more versatile option for the performance-seeking user.
In the case of midrange 5G buyer, the Galaxy F36 5G gives the best overall value with feature like better performance, display and camera. The Galaxy F17 5G still can be considered as a good option for those who needed basic features and are not willing to spend more.
