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Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G X Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB) 09Points
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

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27Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 X
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (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 S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB) vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)} 27 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)55%
Lighter
vs202 grams (7.07 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+441 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.6GHz 32bit Octa-core (28nm)vs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)117%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
Not supportedvs+Dolby VisionAdvantage
The Dolby Vision display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
5"vs+6.67"33%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(quad camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3.1" inchesvs+1/1.52" inches104%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 16MP7 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 5.0.1 Lollipopvs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps18 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+5000 mAh92%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+67W6 times
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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
BSI sensor
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
ModelGalaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S4 i9500 3G, Samsung AltiusRedmi Note 12 Pro 4G 2209116AG
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date4/15/2013, Announced: 3/15/20134/11/2023, Announced: 3/3/2023
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)76.1 x 164.2 millimeters (3 x 6.46 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)202 grams (7.07 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size5" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supported700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak]
Dolby Vision

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.1 LollipopAndroid 12
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIMIUI 13 / 14

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 5410 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (SM7150-AC) (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX544 MP3 (532MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 618
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 354872 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps800/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(quad camera)
108 megapixels
8MP ultrawide 120°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/1.52" inches
Pixel size1.14µm pixel0.7µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: 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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@30fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging67W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy17 hoursfeature not registered
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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: White Frost, Black Mist
• Dual Shot camera
• mDNIe
• S-Voice
• Group Play
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• Dropbox (50GB)
• Java framework
• Colors: Graphite Gray, Polar White, Star Blue, Ice blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500 16GB)Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.85W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.421W/kg (head), 0.543W/kg (body)feature not registered
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