Samsung Galaxy F36 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
28.9Performance54
59.2Display64.2
41.9Camera69.5
43.7Battery71.6
65.3Features65.3
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy F36 5G7 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 44.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and camera (+28). Samsung Galaxy F36 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 F36 5G
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- 15% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 9.1 mm
- 13% lower weight: 197 g vs 227 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 59
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 44
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 522 ppi+36% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 2,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,550,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,050Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,500Top 34% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W+260% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g+13% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+15% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+100% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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