Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2280 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 15499 | Rs. 8699 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June 27, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 15499. The launch Date of the second phone is October 16, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 8699.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81.7%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 19.5:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 9.0 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy M36 (SM-M366B/DS) | Redmi Note 8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June 27, 2025 | October 16, 2019 |
| In The Box | Smartphone, Data Cable (C to C), SIM Ejection PIN, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.7 mm | 75.3 x 158.3 x 8.35 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 191 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 81.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 2.5D Curved Glass | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N8(900), N28(700) 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), 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, SISO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Extra Features | AI Object Eraser, Image Clipper, Edit Suggestion, Google Gemini Live, 2 m Fall Endurance | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Dedicated Macro Camera 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Ultra-wide Angle Recording, Macro Recording, Short video mode, 4K Recording |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Adreno 610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| 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 |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 22 days | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |
| Video Playback Time | 17 hours | |