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Redmi Note 11 vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

Redmi Note 11

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 11

$179

33.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
44.2Inno Score
20Performance28.9
35.9Display59.2
30.1Camera41.9
47.8Battery43.7
44Features65.3
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 117 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.2 to 33.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+23) and features (+21). Redmi Note 11 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 11

  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 44
  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
  • Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
  • 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 36
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 44
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 11 versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi Note 11Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Screen size6.43 ″6.7 ″+4%
Panel typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density409 ppi+6%385 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness700 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 11 versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi Note 11Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 680Samsung Exynos 1380
AnTuTu290,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)420Bottom 5%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,400Bottom 6%—
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 11 versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi Note 11Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 11 versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi Note 11Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 11 versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi Note 11Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Weight179 g+9%197 g
Thickness8.1 mm7.7 mm+5%
IP ratingIP53—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 11 versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi Note 11Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 11 versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi Note 11Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 13)Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge2 years6 years+200%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 11 versus Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
SpecRedmi Note 11Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackYesNo

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