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Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205FN/DS) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 X Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205FN/DS) 04Points
6.3"
PLS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
23Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M20 X
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)

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 M20 (SM-M205FN/DS)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M20 (SM-M205FN/DS) vs Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)} 23 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)
+186 grams (6.51 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+409 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)39%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)102%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10%
Thinner
TFT PLSvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
6.3"vs+6.67"6%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/3.1" inchesvs+1/2.76" inches12%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 10vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
15Wvs+33W120%
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.
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/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP53 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

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
EIS: Digital stabilization
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205FN/DS)Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)
ModelGalaxy M20 (SM-M205FN/DS)Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)
Other model namesGalaxy M20 SM-M205FN/Dual-Sim NFC (64GB + 4GB RAM)Redmi Note 12 5G 22111317G (NFC)
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date2/5/2019, Announced: 1/28/20191/11/2023, Announced: 10/27/2022
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)74.5 x 156.4 millimeters (2.93 x 6.16 in)76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205FN/DS)Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)
Display typeTFT PLSAMOLED
Screen size6.3" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
100% DCI P3
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205FN/DS)Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 12
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 15
User InterfaceOne UI 1.1 / 2.0MIUI 13 / 14 / HyperOS

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205FN/DS)Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 619
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 108751 (v7)
Geekbench: 4160 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 4.4fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 360847 (v9)
Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205FN/DS)Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205FN/DS)Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205FN/DS)Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm120°
(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/2.76" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps
720p@120fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205FN/DS)Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205FN/DS)Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205FN/DS)Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205FN/DS)Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205FN/DS)Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205FN/DS)Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Charcoal Black, Ocean Blue
• 19.5:9 ratio display FHD+
• Dolby Atmos sound
• Colors: Matte Black, Mystique Blue, Frosted Green

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy M20 (SM-M205FN/DS)Redmi Note 12 (Global 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.248W/kg (head), 1.591W/kg (body)feature not registered
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