Samsung Galaxy A36vsRedmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G wins
Verdict
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 349, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G takes Performance — led by storage (256 GB).
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G takes Display — led by pixel density (446 ppi).
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G takes Camera — led by video score (90 pts).
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G takes Battery — led by charging speed (120 W).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A36 and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.67 in.
Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want…
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 700,000 pts vs 620,000 pts.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want a sharper screen — 446 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,800 nits vs 1,200 nits.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want sharper selfies — 16 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want better video quality — 90 pts vs 82 pts.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want a better camera — 126 pts vs 116 pts.
- Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if you want faster charging — 120 W vs 45 W.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A36
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy A36
Choose Samsung Galaxy A36 if price matters most. It costs USD 349, the lowest price in this group.
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Choose Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 349.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 45 W charging
- 6 years of updates
- Good value
- Mid-range chipset
- No telephoto
- Plastic frame
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
- 200 MP camera
- 120 W charging
- IP68 rating
- Mid-range chipset
- Software ads
- Curved screen polarizing