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Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Redmi Note 9 Pro
31.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
47.4Inno Score
23.1Performance34.7
29.7Display46.2
32.3Camera41.7
46.6Battery52.5
28Features89.3
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 9 Pro13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G wins this phone face-off, 47.4 to 31.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+61) and display (+17). Redmi Note 9 Pro 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 9 Pro

  • 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $269 vs $400

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 35 vs 23
  • Stronger display score: 46 vs 30
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 47
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 28

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecRedmi Note 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Screen size6.67 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density395 ppi+3%385 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness—1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecRedmi Note 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 720GSnapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared395,000816,934Bottom 27%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—304,148Bottom 27%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—133,245Bottom 37%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—150,052Bottom 20%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—229,489Bottom 22%
Geekbench 6 (single)730Bottom 13%1,016+39%Bottom 33%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,900Bottom 12%2,902+53%Bottom 35%
RAM (max)6 GB12 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecRedmi Note 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera16 MP+33%12 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecRedmi Note 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Capacity5,020 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging30 W45 W+50%
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecRedmi Note 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Weight209 g195 g+7%
Thickness8.8 mm7.4 mm+16%
IP rating—IP67
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecRedmi Note 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecRedmi Note 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 11)Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge2 years6 years+200%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 9 Pro versus Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
SpecRedmi Note 9 ProSamsung Galaxy A36 5G
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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