Xiaomi Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Samsung Galaxy Metrix 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.71"
IPS
IPS
720x1650
50
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
480x800
5
MP
MP
1.3mp
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1800
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB)
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11 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+4 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
Model | Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) |
Other model names | Redmi 12C (22120RN86I, 22126RN91Y, 2212ARNC4L) | US Cellular Samsung Galaxy Metrix SCH-i405U, Samsung Aegis |
Country or region available | (Middle East), South Africa, Philippines, India, Nigeria | USA |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022 | 8/22/2012 |
Depth | 8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 13.97 millimeters (0.55 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in) | 64.52 x 125.98 millimeters (2.54 x 4.96 in) |
Weight | 192 grams (6.72 ounces) | 164 grams (5.74 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.71" inches | 4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~56% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1650 pixels | 480x800 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 268 PPI | 233 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 500nits[typ] | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread |
Firmware update | Android 13 | feature not registered |
User Interface | MIUI 13 / 14 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | 32bit: Samsung S5PC111 Exynos 3110 |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) | feature not registered |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4X | 512MB |
Internal storage | 64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 4GB (2GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/150 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat3 1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | VGA (720x480) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.76" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 1.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 1280x1024 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | Not supported |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 3.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 1800 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 7 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 336 hours (14 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Retractable QWERTY keyboard |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple | • Colors: Noble Black • 4GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI • HAC M4/T4 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi 12C (64GB/3GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |