Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP Quad | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 8499 | Rs. 16366 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 4, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime is Rs. 8499. The launch Date of the second phone is June 27, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16366.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime's 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 395 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 ~ 83.2%. 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 9 Prime's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime's 13 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v10 (Q) and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi 9 Prime | 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 | August 4, 2020 | June 27, 2025 |
| In The Box | Smartphone, Data Cable (C to C), SIM Ejection PIN, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77 x 163.3 x 9.1 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 197 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.2% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| 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, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| 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, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Splash Resistant | Yes, P2i Technology | |
| Extra Features | AI Object Eraser, Image Clipper, Edit Suggestion, Google Gemini Live, 2 m Fall Endurance | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 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 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Face detection, Touch to focus | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 7 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G80 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55 | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |
| Video Playback Time | 17 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 185 hours | |