Samsung Galaxy M36 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
28.9Performance40.8
59.2Display57.6
41.9Camera66.4
43.7Battery70.2
65.3Features65.3
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.6 to 44.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and camera (+25). 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
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- 16% lower weight: 197 g vs 234 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 44
- 500% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
- 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.81 ″+2% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 515 ppi+34% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,040,324 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,450Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,650Top 50% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 48 MP+500% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP+54% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 67 W+168% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 67 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g+16% | 234 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+8% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+100% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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