Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
28.9Performance64.4
59.2Display63.3
41.9Camera69.5
43.7Battery82
65.3Features86.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Pro wins this phone face-off, 70.9 to 44.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+38) and performance (+36). 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
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 63 vs 59
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 65
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 3,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.44 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,100 mAh+22% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W+260% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g+8% | 213 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+8% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |