Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has better resolution of 2396 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A36 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 26499 | Rs. 34999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 02, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is Rs. 26499. The launch Date of the second phone is August 06, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G is Rs. 34999.
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G's 7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has OLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 385 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 375 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.2% than Samsung's phone ~ 86.5%. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy A36 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A366EZKJINS | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | March 02, 2025 | August 06, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.2 x 162.9 x 7.4 mm | 79.1 x 169.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 225 g |
| Colors | Lavender, Black, White, Lime | Black, Purple, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 7 inches, 1080 x 2396 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 375 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.5% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 1200 nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 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) | |
| 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, v5.4 | Yes, v5.1 |
| 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 | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | 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 |
| 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) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF |
| 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 | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP (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 v16 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x Cortex-A78@2.3 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@1.95 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 613 |
| 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 Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 8000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W Reverse Wired | |
| Video Playback Time | 29 hours | |