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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
47.4Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
34.7Performance32
46.2Display45.6
41.7Camera39
52.5Battery51.8
89.3Features65.3
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G wins this phone face-off, 47.4 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and performance (+3). Xiaomi 12 Lite still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 65
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 26% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 950 nits
  • 16% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
  • 14% lower weight: 168 g vs 195 g

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Screen size6.7 ″+2%6.55 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23402400x1080
Pixel density385 ppi402 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits+26%950 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 3Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared816,934Bottom 27%784,274
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%1,020Bottom 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,902Bottom 35%2,930+1%Bottom 36%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity5,000 mAh+16%4,300 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Weight195 g168 g+14%
Thickness7.4 mm7.3 mm+1%
IP ratingIP67—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 15 (One UI 7)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge6 years+100%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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