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Redmi 9A vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

Redmi 9A

Xiaomi

Redmi 9A

$99

23.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
44.2Inno Score
20Performance28.9
20Display59.2
20.5Camera41.9
38.8Battery43.7
20Features65.3
2 spec wins — Redmi 9A12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.2 to 23.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and display (+39). Redmi 9A still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9A

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 59 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 44 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Screen size6.53 ″6.7 ″+3%
Panel typeIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1600x7201080x2340
Pixel density269 ppi385 ppi+43%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy M36 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G25Samsung Exynos 1380
AnTuTu100,000—
RAM (max)2 GB8 GB+300%
Storage options32GB128/256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Main camera13 MP50 MP+285%
Main aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera5 MP13 MP+160%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging10 W25 W+150%
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Weight194 g+2%197 g
Thickness9 mm7.7 mm+14%
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy M36 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCNoYes
USBMicro-USBUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy M36 5G
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge2 years6 years+200%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 9A versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi 9ASamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesNo

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