Redmi 13 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
28.9Performance28.9
44.2Display59.2
34.9Camera41.9
48.1Battery43.7
36Features65.3
6 spec wins — Redmi 13 5G4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.2 to 37.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and display (+15). Redmi 13 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 13 5G
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 44
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 44
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 35
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 36
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 550 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,030 mAh+1% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 205 g | 197 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.7 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |