Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has better resolution of 2608 x 1200 than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
| Name | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 74990 | Rs. 18499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 25, 2025. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is Rs. 74990. The launch Date of the second phone is June 27, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 18499.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Xiaomi 17 Pro Max's 6.9 inch screen. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 416 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 ~ 92.3% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy M36 (SM-M366B/DS) | |
| 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 |
| Release Date | September 25, 2025 | June 27, 2025 |
| In The Box | Smartphone, Data Cable (C to C), SIM Ejection PIN, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.6 x 162.9 x 8 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 219 g | 197 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White, Purple, Green | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1200 x 2608 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 416 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 92.3% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Brightness | 3500 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+ | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Dual Display | Yes, LTPO AMOLED, 2.9 inches, 20Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak) | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/48/66*/77/78/79, NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66*/77/78/79 | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N8(900), N28(700) 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, SISO, 1024-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Bbarometer | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | AI Object Eraser, Image Clipper, Edit Suggestion, Google Gemini Live, 2 m Fall Endurance | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.6 (Telephoto) 115mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF (30cm - ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm | 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) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser AF, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Lens, Dual-tone , HDR, Panorama | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| CPU | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Adreno | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 22.5W | |
| Video Playback Time | 17 hours | |