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Redmi Note 14 4G vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

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Redmi Note 14 4G

Redmi Note 14 4G

  • 196.5 g.
  • Screen: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density).
  • Mediatek Helio G99 Ultra (6 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
  • 5,500 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 21,799Out of Stock
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Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

  • 197 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Exynos 1380 (5 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
KSh 23,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Redmi Note 14 4G has a bigger battery (5,500 mAh), charges faster (33 W) and has a higher-resolution main camera (108 MP) and sharper selfies (20 MP), while the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G runs newer Android 15, has 6 promised OS upgrades and steadier photos and video (OIS) and offers newer Wi-Fi 6.

Weight

Redmi Note 14 4G
196.5 g
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
197 g

Display

Redmi Note 14 4G
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)

Performance

Redmi Note 14 4G
Mediatek Helio G99 Ultra (6 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Exynos 1380 (5 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Redmi Note 14 4G
5,500 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
5,000 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Redmi Note 14 4G
33 W rated wired charging power
Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
25 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Redmi Note 14 4G

  • Bigger battery: 5,500 mAh (vs 5,000 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 33 W (vs 25 W).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 108 MP (vs 50 MP).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 20 MP (vs 13 MP).
  • Aluminium frame and plastic back (vs plastic frame and glass back).
  • Stereo speakers.

Samsung Galaxy M36 5G

  • Newer Android 15 (vs Android 14).
  • Optical image stabilisation on the main camera.
  • More promised OS upgrades: 6 (vs 4).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6 (vs Wi-Fi 5).
  • 4K video recording (vs 1080p).

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PriorityRedmi Note 14 4GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Display6.67-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 395 ppi6.7-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 385 ppi
Camera108 MP main camera50 MP main camera with OIS
PerformanceMediatek Helio G99 Ultra processorExynos 1380 processor
Battery capacity5,500 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Charging33 W wired charging25 W wired charging
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceDrop resistant up to 2m

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 14 4GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
BrandRedmiSamsung
ModelRedmi Note 14 4GGalaxy M36
Announced2025, January 102025, June 27
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, January 15Available. Released 2025, July 12
Model numbers24117RN76G, 24117RN76O, 24117RN76ESM-M366B, SM-M366B/DS
SAR—0.46 W/kg (head)
SAR EU—0.38 W/kg (head)     1.01 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 14 4GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Dimensions163.3 x 76.6 x 8.2 mm (6.43 x 3.02 x 0.32 in)164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight196.5 g (6.95 oz)197 g (6.95 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 14 4GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Display6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 120Hz, 960Hz PWM, 1200 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak)Super AMOLED, 120Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display features120Hz, 960Hz PWM, 1200 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak)Super AMOLED, 120Hz
Display technologyAMOLED—
Display size6.67 inches—
Refresh rate120Hz—
Brightness1200 nits (HBM); 1800 nits (peak)—
Pixel density395 ppi—
Aspect ratio20:9 ratio—
Screen-to-body ratio85.9% screen-to-body ratio—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 14 4GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
ProcessorMediatek Helio G99 Ultra (6 nm)Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G68 MP5
User interfaceHyperOS—
Software supportup to 4 major OS updates—
Process node6 nm—

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 14 4GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
RAM6GB, 8GB6GB / 8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 14 4GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Rear camera108 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Front camera20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/4.0", 0.7µm13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear camera video1080p@30/60fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera video1080p@30fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Front camera features—HDR

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 14 4GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Battery5500 mAh5000 mAh
Charging33W wired, 55% in 44 min25W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 14 4GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Operating systemAndroid 14, up to 4 major OS updates, HyperOSAndroid 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 14 4GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 411, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G bands—1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 14 4GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEOGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioUnspecifiedNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
InfraredYes—

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 14 4GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)Drop resistant up to 2m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 14 4GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximityFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
ColorsMidnight Black, Mist Purple, Ocean Blue, Lime GreenOrange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green
Multitasking and productivity—Virtual proximity sensing

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 14 4GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos)Yes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 14 4GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
Measured loudspeaker-24.8 LUFS (Very good)—
Measured battery enduranceActive use score 12:47h—

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi Note 14 4GSamsung Galaxy M36 5G
EnergyClass B—
Battery48:49h endurance, 1600 cycles—
Free fallClass D (45 falls)—
RepairabilityClass C—

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both offer up to 256 GB of storage.

In summary

For most buyers the Redmi Note 14 4G is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G makes sense if you want newer Android 15.

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