Redmi Note 14 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
28.4Performance34.7
50.9Display46.2
36.4Camera41.7
52.6Battery52.5
49.3Features89.3
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 14 (4G)15 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G wins this phone face-off, 47.4 to 41.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and performance (+6). Redmi Note 14 (4G) 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 14 (4G)
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 46
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 10% higher capacity: 5,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $400
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
- Stronger performance score: 35 vs 28
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 49
- 199% higher AnTuTu 11 (GPU): 133,245 vs 44,554
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+50% | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 567,642Bottom 7% | 816,934+44%Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 200,618Bottom 2% | 304,148+52%Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 44,554Bottom 5% | 133,245+199%Bottom 37% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 162,332+8%Bottom 31% | 150,052Bottom 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 160,138Bottom 4% | 229,489+43%Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Bottom 13% | 1,016+39%Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010Bottom 18% | 2,902+44%Bottom 35% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+67% | 12 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+10% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 196 g | 195 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.4 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 6 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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