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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Lite

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
47.4Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 13 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Lite

$499

41.3Inno Score
34.7Performance29.5
46.2Display45.9
41.7Camera34.1
52.5Battery53.7
89.3Features57.3
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G5 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G wins this phone face-off, 47.4 to 41.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and camera (+8). Xiaomi 13 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 performance score: 35 vs 30
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 57
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Lower launch price: $400 vs $499

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Lite

  • 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
  • 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
  • 12% lower weight: 171 g vs 195 g

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
Screen size6.7 ″+2%6.55 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23402400x1080
Pixel density385 ppi402 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits+20%1,000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 3Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared816,934Bottom 27%630,000
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)1,016+5%Bottom 33%970Bottom 28%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,902+5%Bottom 35%2,760Bottom 30%
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 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
Capacity5,000 mAh+11%4,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
Weight195 g171 g+12%
Thickness7.4 mm7.2 mm+3%
IP ratingIP67—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 15 (One UI 7)Android 12 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge6 years+100%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A36 5G versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A36 5GXiaomi 13 Lite
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoNo

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