Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Xiaomi 13T
34.7Performance36.3
46.2Display66.8
41.7Camera53
52.5Battery58.4
89.3Features78.7
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13T wins this phone face-off, 54.4 to 47.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+21) and camera (+11). 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 79
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
- 13% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $400 vs $649
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 53 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 53
- 117% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2712x1220 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 446 ppi+16% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,600 nits+117% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 816,934Bottom 27% | 920,000 |
| 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% | 1,250+23%Bottom 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,902Bottom 35% | 3,900+34%Top 48% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP+67% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g+1% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+13% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+50% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |