This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the realme 13+ 5G and SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G smartphones.
The realme 13+ 5G features a 6.67-inch display, 80W fast charging, IP65 dust & water resistance and MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy chipset.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G features a slightly larger 6.7-inch display, 45W fast charging, IP67 dust & water resistance and Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | realme 13+ 5G | SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 395 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 600 nits typ., 2000 nits peak, HDR10+, and punch-hole | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 385 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1900nits peak brightness, and punch-hole |
| Size | 161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 195 g |
| Build | Glass front, Polycarbonate back | Glass front and back, Plastic frame |
| Durability | IP65 dust & water resistance | IP67 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Victory Gold, Dark Purple | Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lavender |
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realme 13+ 5G The realme 13+ 5G has a sharper and brighter display. It is also lighter, while the SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G is more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.5GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | None |
| OS | Android 14 with realme UI 5.0 | Android 15 with One UI 7 |
| Our pick: |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G has slightly better performance, although the realme 13+ 5G has a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (Sony LYT-600, f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 2MP Depth Sensor Adjunct Lens -LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps video recording, 1080p@60fps with EIS+OIS video stabilization |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 8MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) 5MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 4K video recording, video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
16 Megapixels (f/2.4 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 4K video recording |
| Our pick: |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G
SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G has the more capable camera system with a wider 123° ultrawide camera and better front video recording capabilities. Meanwhile, realme 13+ 5G offers better camera stabilization. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax/6 (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer similar connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Dual Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer a similar overall combination of audio, USB and sensor features. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 80W Fast Charging (50% in 19 minutes) | 45W Fast Charging (100% in 68 minutes) |
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realme 13+ 5G
The realme 13+ 5G has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱19,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱19,990.00 - Official price of 8GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱21,990.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | October 24, 2024 | March 2, 2025 |
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