Redmi Note 14 SE 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
29chipPerformancechip31.4
58.2Display59.2
43.4Camera41.9
53.5Battery43.7
52Features65.3
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 14 SE 5G4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi Note 14 SE 5G scores 44.9 against 44.9 for Samsung Galaxy M36 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 14 SE 5G edges ahead in battery and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 14 SE 5G
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 44
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 54% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 13 MP
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 52
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 SE 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,100 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 92 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 SE 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 SE 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 SE 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,110 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 SE 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+4% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.7 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 SE 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 SE 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 14 SE 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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