Redmi Note 13 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
24.1Performance28.9
45.5Display59.2
35.6Camera41.9
47.8Battery43.7
65.3Features65.3
8 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 5G3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.2 to 39.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+14) and camera (+6). Redmi Note 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 Note 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
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
- 11% lower weight: 175 g vs 197 g
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 24
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 36
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu | 390,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 750Bottom 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,950Bottom 14% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 175 g+11% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+1% | 7.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 6 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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