realme 13+ 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
46.7Performance34.7
54.8Display46.2
42.6Camera41.7
61Battery52.5
73.3Features89.3
6 spec wins — realme 13+ 5G3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 13+ 5G wins this phone face-off, 53 to 47.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+12) and display (+9). Samsung Galaxy A36 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 13+ 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 35
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 53
- 78% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 45 W
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,200 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 73
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme 13+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+67% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 88.9 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 13+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | — | 816,934Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 304,148Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 133,245Bottom 37% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 150,052Bottom 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 229,489Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,016Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,902Bottom 35% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 13+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 13+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 13+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 g+5% | 195 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.4 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 13+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme 13+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 13+ 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |