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Redmi A4 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

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32.3Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
44.2Inno Score
20Performance28.9
44.1Display59.2
29Camera41.9
40.3Battery43.7
36Features65.3
3 spec wins — Redmi A4 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.2 to 32.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and display (+15). Redmi A4 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi A4 5G

  • 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 44
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 44 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 36

Display

Display comparison: Redmi A4 5G versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi A4 5GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Screen size6.88 ″+3%6.7 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Resolution720x16401080x2340
Pixel density260 ppi385 ppi+48%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits—
Screen-to-body90 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi A4 5G versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi A4 5GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 4s Gen 2Samsung Exynos 1380
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64/128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi A4 5G versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi A4 5GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera5 MP13 MP+160%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi A4 5G versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi A4 5GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Capacity5,160 mAh+3%5,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W25 W+39%
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi A4 5G versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi A4 5GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Weight212 g197 g+7%
Thickness8.2 mm7.7 mm+6%
IP ratingIP52—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi A4 5G versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi A4 5GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: Redmi A4 5G versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi A4 5GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
OS at launchAndroid 14 (HyperOS)Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge2 years6 years+200%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi A4 5G versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi A4 5GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesNo

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