Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (256GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A70 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
32
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.43"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
108
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (256GB)
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27 Common items in both devices |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
1080x2400 pixels |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
+20 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS) | Redmi Note 12S (256GB) | |
Model | Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS) | Redmi Note 12S (256GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A70 SM-A705F/Dual-Sim | Redmi Note 12S (K7SR) |
Country or region available | Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
Release date | 4/26/2019 | 4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/2023 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.7 x 164.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.47 in) | 73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in) |
Weight | 183 grams (6.41 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 A70 (SM-A705F/DS) | Redmi Note 12S (256GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.7" inches | 6.43" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~86% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 393 PPI | 409 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
Display features | Not supported | 1000nits[peak] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS) | Redmi Note 12S (256GB) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 13 |
Firmware update | Android 11 | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 14 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS) | Redmi Note 12S (256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 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 612 845Mhz | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 167750 (v7) Geekbench: 6584 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 364204 (v9) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS) | Redmi Note 12S (256GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (108GB 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 A70 (SM-A705F/DS) | Redmi Note 12S (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 | 600/50 Mbps | 400/150 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12/6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) | LTE Cat13 (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, LTE-A | 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 | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS) | Redmi Note 12S (256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm123° 5MP depth f/2.2 | (triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/1.52" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.7µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 A70 (SM-A705F/DS) | Redmi Note 12S (256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS) | Redmi Note 12S (256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | 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 A70 (SM-A705F/DS) | Redmi Note 12S (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 | 5.0 + 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS) | Redmi Note 12S (256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS) | Redmi Note 12S (256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | 33W Wired fast 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 A70 (SM-A705F/DS) | Redmi Note 12S (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, Coral • One UI 3.1 • Infinity U display • Glasstic back panel | • Colors: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705F/DS) | Redmi Note 12S (256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.349W/kg (head), 1.475W/kg (body) | feature not registered |