Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 and Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better resolution of 2480 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 18972 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be July 27, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 is Rs. 18990. The launch Date of the second phone is June 27, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 18972.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's 6.82 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 397 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 ~ 90.8% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'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 Redmi Note 16 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 16 | 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 | July 27, 2026 (Expected) | June 27, 2025 |
| 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 | |
| Weight | 197 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | 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, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | 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, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | 360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Dust Resistant | No | |
| Extra Features | AI Object Eraser, Image Clipper, Edit Suggestion, Google Gemini Live, 2 m Fall Endurance | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP | 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 | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | 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 | 10000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 17 hours | |