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Samsung Galaxy A Quantum vs Xiaomi 12S (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A Quantum vs Xiaomi 12S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi 12S X Samsung Galaxy A Quantum 08Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12S (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy A Quantum} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A Quantum vs 12S (128GB)} 19 Advantages Xiaomi 12S (128GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+6.7"7%
Larger screen
vs6.28"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP27%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)vs+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)58%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR5Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
185 grams (6.48 ounces)vs+182 grams (6.37 ounces)2%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
393 PPIvs+419 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/1.72" inchesvs+1/1.28" inches34%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
25Wvs+67W168%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

32 Common items in both devices
128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
1080x2400 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A QuantumXiaomi 12S (128GB)
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ModelGalaxy A Quantum12S (128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A Quantum 5G (SM-A716S), 갤럭시 A 퀀텀小米12S 5G (8GB RAM) 2206123SC
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date5/22/2020, Announced: 5/14/20207/7/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.5 x 162.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.4 in)69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A QuantumXiaomi 12S (128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusAMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.28" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 PPI419 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported1100nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A QuantumXiaomi 12S (128GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 13
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0MIUI 13 / 14

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A QuantumXiaomi 12S (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 980 (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A77 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP5 (728MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1029495 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A QuantumXiaomi 12S (128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A QuantumXiaomi 12S (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/200 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (78)SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Galaxy A QuantumXiaomi 12S (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
5MP macro f/2.425mm1/5"1.12µm
5MP depth f/2.2
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.415mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.72" inches1/1.28" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.22µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
4K@60fps
1080p@960fps
Sony IMX707
Leica optics

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A QuantumXiaomi 12S (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.7µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A QuantumXiaomi 12S (128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Tuned by Harman Kardon
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A QuantumXiaomi 12S (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A QuantumXiaomi 12S (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A QuantumXiaomi 12S (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported50W Qi wireless charging
10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A QuantumXiaomi 12S (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Prism Cube Black, Sliver, Blue• Colors: Gray, White, Purple, Green

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A QuantumXiaomi 12S (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.69W/kg (head), 1.22W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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