Redmi Note 14S vs Samsung Galaxy A56
46.7Performance42.5
54.8Display48.5
51.3Camera42.6
58.4Battery58.2
60Features89.3
8 spec wins — Redmi Note 14S5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi Note 14S scores 52.9 against 51.6 for Samsung Galaxy A56. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 14S edges ahead in camera and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 14S
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 51 vs 43
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 60
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,300 nits+8% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.3 %+7% | 87.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,227,862Bottom 39% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 466,860Bottom 44% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 292,734Bottom 41% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 171,100Bottom 33% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 297,168Bottom 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,350Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,900Top 50% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+300% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.65 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+10% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.4 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP67 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Xiaomi HyperOS | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 14S | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |