Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 29900 | Rs. 24999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 02, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 29900. The launch Date of the second phone is December 18, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) is Rs. 24999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 388 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.7% than Samsung's phone ~ 86.5%. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | SM-A366EZKJINS | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 02, 2025 | December 18, 2025 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 5G / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.2 x 162.9 x 7.4 mm | 75.4 x 164 x 7.35 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 178 g |
| Colors | Lavender, Black, White, Lime | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.5% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1, DCI- P3 wide Color Gamut, Sunlight Display, Reading Mode, 3840Hz PWM Dimming | 16,000-level Brightness Adjustment, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, (Hardware Solution) Certified, TUV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | 5G NSA:n1|n3|n40|n78 5G SA: n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|n40|n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Virtual proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.7 m |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP65 + IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 6 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault, Awesome Intelligence (Ai Mobile), Circle to Search, Erase | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, 1/4.0", 1.12µm 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 0.64um, 9 in 1 1.92um 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AR Zone, Bixby Vision, Food, Fun, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super slow-Mo, Video | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dual Ultra-Linear Speakers, Misound tuning and Dolby Atmos | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5520 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |