Redmi K80 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; estimated prices are $350 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 60/100 vs 33/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 826,996); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Redmi K80 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 826996
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $350
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 86/100)
Comparing the Redmi K80 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 27 points higher (60/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (61/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (56/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Redmi K80 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2876004 | 826996 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2729 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8430 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7410 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $350 | $250 |
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K80 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 247.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy A36 is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (61/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A36 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (72/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (56/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 27 points (60/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi K80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 33/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (61/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K80 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.