Redmi Note 14 Pro 5GvsSamsung Galaxy M35
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G wins
Verdict
Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 349 — USD 100 more than the Samsung Galaxy M35. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G takes Performance — led by ram (8 GB).
- Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G takes Display — led by peak brightness (1,800 nits).
- Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G takes Camera — led by selfie camera (20 MP).
- Samsung Galaxy M35 takes Battery — led by battery (6,000 mAh).
- Samsung Galaxy M35 takes Price — led by price (249 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G if you want…
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 680,000 pts vs 650,000 pts.
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G if you want a bigger screen — 6.67 in vs 6.6 in.
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G if you want a sharper screen — 395 ppi vs 390 ppi.
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,800 nits vs 1,000 nits.
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G if you want sharper selfies — 20 MP vs 13 MP.
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G if you want a better camera — 118 pts vs 112 pts.
- Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G if you want faster charging — 45 W vs 25 W.
Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want better video quality — 86 pts vs 85 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,110 mAh.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if you want a lower price — 249 USD vs 349 USD.
At a glance
- Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G
- Samsung Galaxy M35
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G
Choose Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 349.
Samsung Galaxy M35
Choose Samsung Galaxy M35 if price matters most. It costs USD 249, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G
- 200 MP camera
- Excellent price
- 5,110 mAh battery
- Mid-range chipset
- Software ads
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M35
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- 4 OS updates
- Mid-range chipset
- 25 W charging
- Plastic build