Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
34.7Performance43.2
46.2Display56.7
41.7Camera63.6
52.5Battery72.1
89.3Features65.3
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 47.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+22) and battery (+20). 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 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
- 10% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.2 mm
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $400 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 35
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 53
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 522 ppi+36% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 816,934Bottom 27% | 1,150,000 |
| 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% | 1,720+69%Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,902Bottom 35% | 4,300+48%Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+9% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 120 W+167% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g+4% | 204 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+10% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+100% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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