Redmi 11A vs Samsung Galaxy A36

Comparing the Redmi 11A (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A36 leads — 33/100 vs 16/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A36 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 11A doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably better than the Redmi 11A — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 11A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A36
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 42
Design 56
Value for money 93
What makes Redmi 11A better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 11A vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Samsung Galaxy A36 scores 17 points higher (33/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Redmi 11A are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (93/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi 11A: The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A36: The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 11A Samsung Galaxy A36
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 826996
Geekbench Single 1015
Geekbench Multi 2920
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 720x1650 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 12 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, MIUI Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 1900 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm
Weight 195 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Redmi 11A
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Samsung Galaxy A36
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 12MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 11A
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Samsung Galaxy A36
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 11A
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Samsung Galaxy A36
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi 11A
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A36
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Redmi 11A are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 11A or the Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably better than the Redmi 11A — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi 11A and the Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Redmi 11A has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 11A or the Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 11A over the Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.