The A36 got cheaper after the A37 came out and now competes with the Redmi Note 17 Pro. Both are 5G mid-rangers with AMOLED.
Short answer
Redmi Note 17 Pro - 8340 mAh, 67 W, IP69K, a 1.5K display up to 3500 nits. Galaxy A36 - thinner and lighter, One UI with long updates and 4K video.
Key differences
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| Display | 6.7", Super AMOLED, 1080×2340, 120 Hz | 6.83", AMOLED, 1280×2772, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/256 GB | 6/128 GB, 6/256 GB, 8/256 GB, 8/512 GB, 12/256 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP |
| Front | 12 MP | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8340 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 67 W |
| Protection | IP67 | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Thickness / weight | 7.4 mm / 195 g | 8.6 mm / 223 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Battery
8340 vs 5000 mAh - the Redmi lasts noticeably longer.
Chips
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 - a similar level.
Body
A36 - 7.4 mm and 195 g, Redmi - 8.6 mm and 223 g.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Battery life and protection - Redmi Note 17 Pro.
- Lightness and updates - Galaxy A36.
FAQ
What battery does the Redmi Note 17 Pro have?
8340 mAh.
Which chip does the Galaxy A36 use?
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3.
Which is lighter?
The Galaxy A36.