Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A23 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/23/2023 6:37 PM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:43 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S X Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)

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!

11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	vs	14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+1080x2408 pixels1% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+6.6"3% Larger screen	vs	6.43"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (102GB available)	vs	+256GB (228GB available)124% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
197 grams (6.9 ounces)	vs	+176 grams (6.16 ounces)12% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
400 PPI	vs	+409 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP100% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
25W	vs	+33W32% 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.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
5.1 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

30 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A23 5G SM-A236E/Dual-SIM NFC	Redmi Note 12S (NFC)
Country or region available	Philippines, Taiwan	(Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	9/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022	4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/2023
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)	73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)
Weight	197 grams (6.9 ounces)	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.43" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	1000nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 15	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0	MIUI 14
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)	ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 364204 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (102GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (228GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	400/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.52" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	720p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound with dual speakers
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 A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	40 hours (1.7 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
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, Peach	• Colors: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.492W/kg (head), 1.251W/kg (body)	feature not registered