Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs Xiaomi 14T
28.9Performance46.7
59.2Display78.8
41.9Camera55.5
43.7Battery58.4
65.3Features78.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 14T
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14T wins this phone face-off, 60.4 to 44.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+20) and performance (+18). 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 14T
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 59
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi 14T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1220x2712 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 446 ppi+16% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | — | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 93.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi 14T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi 14T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi 14T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 14T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g | 195 g+1% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+1% | 7.8 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi 14T |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi 14T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+50% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi 14T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |