Between the Galaxy A36 and Redmi Note 14 Pro+, the Galaxy A36 comes out ahead in weight and promised os updates, while the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ wins on main camera and wired charging. Overall, the Galaxy A36 scores 61.5 and the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ scores 69.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ edges ahead on the Mars Score (61.5 vs 69.2), but the 7.7-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Galaxy A36 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, promised os updates, screen size.
Pick the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are main camera, wired charging, front camera, among others.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, 5g support, optical image stabilization, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - Galaxy A36 wins
- ▲Weight — 15.00 g less. 195 vs 210.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 6 (vs 4).
- ▲Screen size — 0.45% more. 6.7 " vs 6.67 ".
Why Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ wins
- ▲Main camera — 300.00% more. 200 MP vs 50 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 166.67% more. 120 W vs 45 W.
- ▲Front camera — 66.67% more. 20 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲AnTuTu — 37.50% more. 880000 vs 640000.
- ▲Pixel density — 15.84% more. 446 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- ▲Battery capacity — 2.20% more. 5110 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP67).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 glead | 210 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mmlead | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP68lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 "lead | 6.67 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 385 ppi | 446 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1900 nits | 3000 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 200 MPlead |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5110 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 W | 120 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 0 W | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Xiaomi - Redmi Note 14 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 6 yearslead | 4 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy A36 or Redmi Note 14 Pro+?+
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has 2.2% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 5110 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy A36 or Redmi Note 14 Pro+?+
Galaxy A36 is 15g lighter — 195g vs 210g.
Is Galaxy A36 waterproof?+
Galaxy A36 has an IP67 rating.
Does Redmi Note 14 Pro+ support 5G?+
Yes, Redmi Note 14 Pro+ supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Galaxy A36 or Redmi Note 14 Pro+?+
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy A36 or Redmi Note 14 Pro+?+
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has a 200 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
Spec-level deep dives
More from the same brands
vsMars is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more.