Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy A36
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
Galaxy A36
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Galaxy A36
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 13 mini
AnTuTu benchmark (772,512 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy A36
Screen size (6.7")
WinsWeight
iPhone 13 mini
Total weight (141g)
WinsValue
iPhone 13 mini
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 13 mini | Galaxy A36 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 5.4" | 6.7" | |
| 1,080 × 2,340 | 1,080 × 2,340 | |
| Super Retina XDR OLED | Super AMOLED | |
| 60Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,200 nits | 1,900 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical) | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| 772,512 | 613,492 | |
| — | 2,917 | |
| — | 912 | |
| 4 GB | 12 GB | |
| 512 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 2,438 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 20W | 45W | |
| 15W | No | |
Build | ||
| 141g | 195g | |
| 7.7mm | 7.4mm | |
| Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, plastic frame | |
| IP68 | No official IP rating | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy A36
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy A36
Highest resolution main camera.