Samsung Galaxy A36
#683
Xiaomi Redmi K40S
#693Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A36
Xiaomi Redmi K40S
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
52.552.4
Display
88.588.5
Battery
60.060.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
68.868.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A36 features a Super AMOLED display measuring 6.7 inches with a peak brightness of 1900 nits, while the Xiaomi Redmi K40S has a slightly smaller 6.67-inch AMOLED display with HDR10+ support and a peak brightness of 1300 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy A36 is powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, which offers efficient processing, whereas the Redmi K40S utilizes the older Snapdragon 870.
- The A36's camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor, while the K40S has a 48 MP main sensor, both with OIS.
- The A36 has a larger 5000 mAh battery with 45W charging compared to the K40S's 4500 mAh battery and faster 67W charging.
- Software-wise, the A36 runs on Android 15 with One UI 7, offering longer support, while the K40S operates on Android 12 with MIUI 13.
- Both devices have a similar build quality, with glass fronts and plastic frames, but the A36 uses Gorilla Glass Victus+ for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A36
Xiaomi Redmi K40S
General
Release Date
2025, March 02
2022, March 17
Announced
2025, March 02
2022, March 17
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.67"
Type
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU
Adreno 710
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, 119˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
12 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
20 MP, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR
1080p@30/120fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, 66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min
67W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 100% in 38 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in)
163.2 x 76 x 7.7 mm (6.43 x 2.99 x 0.30 in)
Weight
195 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Lavender, Black, White, Lime
Black, Gray, Blue, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Software
Operating System
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 12, MIUI 13
OS Version
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 12, MIUI 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No