Redmi Note 9S vs Samsung Galaxy A14
23.1Performance20
29.7Display30.3
30.5Camera30.1
39Battery38.8
20Features28
8 spec wins — Redmi Note 9S4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi Note 9S scores 28.8 against 28.6 for Samsung Galaxy A14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 9S edges ahead in performance and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9S
- Stronger performance score: 23 vs 20
- 78% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 410
- 52% higher AnTuTu 10: 395,000 vs 260,000
- 44% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,900 vs 1,320
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A14
- Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $229
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy A14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+1% | 6.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2408x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 400 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy A14 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 395,000+52%Top 85% | 260,000Top 96% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730+78%Top 83% | 410Top 97% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900+44%Top 87% | 1,320Top 97% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy A14 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy A14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,020 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy A14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 209 g | 201 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+3% | 9.1 mm |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy A14 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy A14 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (MIUI 11) | Android 13 (One UI 5) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 9S | Samsung Galaxy A14 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |