Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2023 5:09 PM, updated: 11/15/2023 5:13 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C X Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	vs	13 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+270 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP14% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Virtual ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+15W50% 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.	vs	10W
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
205 grams (7.18 ounces)	vs	+192 grams (6.72 ounces)7% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)1% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1600 pixels	vs	+720x1650 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
6.5"	vs	+6.71"3% Larger screen
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 11	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A12 SM-A125F Single-Sim (128GB + 4GB RAM)	Redmi 12C (22120RN86G)
Country or region available	Australia, New Zealand	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020	1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)	76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)
Weight	205 grams (7.18 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1650 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	500nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 3.1	MIUI 13 / 14
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 108503 (v8) Geekbench: 1022 (v5.4) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/150 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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
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
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red	• Colors: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F 128GB/4GB)	Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.673W/kg (head), 1.377W/kg (body)	feature not registered