Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs Xiaomi 13T
28.9Performance36.3
59.2Display66.8
41.9Camera53
43.7Battery58.4
65.3Features78.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13T wins this phone face-off, 54.4 to 44.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+15) and features (+13). Samsung Galaxy M36 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 M36 5G
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 59
- Stronger camera score: 53 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 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 | — | 2,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra |
| AnTuTu | — | 920,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,250Bottom 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,900Top 48% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 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 | 13 MP | 20 MP+54% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 67 W+168% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 197 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+9% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 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 M36 5G | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |