Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
20mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB)
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18 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Model | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A12 SM-A125F/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM) | Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB+8GB RAM), 黑鲨4S Pro |
Country or region available | (Global, International), South Africa, Algeria, Cameroon, Nigeria, Pakistan, Kenya, Senegal | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
Release date | 12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020 | 10/16/2021, Announced: 10/13/2021 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in) | 76.21 x 163.69 millimeters (3 x 6.44 in) |
Weight | 205 grams (7.18 ounces) | 220 grams (7.7 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Display type | TFT PLS | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.67" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~86.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 270 PPI | 395 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
Display features | Not supported | 1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 720Hz |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 11 |
Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 12 |
User Interface | One UI 3.1 | Joy UI 12 / 13 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ (SM8350-AC) (5nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 108503 (v8) Geekbench: 1022 (v5.4) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4AF |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.97" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.7µm pixel |
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/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
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/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
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/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
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: Black, White • Liquid Cooling System • Physical pop-up gaming triggers |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB) | Xiaomi Black Shark 4S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
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 |