RedMagic 9S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
56.6Performance34.7
57.1Display46.2
51.5Camera41.7
75.1Battery52.5
86.7Features89.3
11 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 47.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and performance (+22). Samsung Galaxy A36 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 35
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 75 vs 53
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
- 17% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.9 mm
- 15% lower weight: 195 g vs 229 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $400 vs $649
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi+4% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+33% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | — | 816,934Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 304,148Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 133,245Bottom 37% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 150,052Bottom 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 229,489Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277+124%Top 24% | 1,016Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097+145%Top 22% | 2,902Bottom 35% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh+30% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 195 g+15% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.4 mm+17% |
| IP rating | — | IP67 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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