Xiaomi 13 (512GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 13 vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.36"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
32mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi 13 (512GB)
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12 Common items in both devices |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Face unlock |
+5 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi 13 (512GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
Model | Xiaomi 13 (512GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) |
Other model names | Mi 13 2211133G (Global), 2211133C (China) | Galaxy A12 SM-A125M Single-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Latin America), Argentina, Mexico |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 12/14/2022, Announced: 12/11/2022 | 12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.5 x 152.8 millimeters (2.81 x 6.02 in) | 75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in) |
Weight | 189 grams (6.62 ounces) | 205 grams (7.18 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic or glass back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi 13 (512GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
Display type | AMOLED | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 6.36" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 414 PPI | 270 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 1900nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi 13 (512GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
System version | Android 13 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 11 |
User Interface | MIUI 14 | One UI 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi 13 (512GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 1248260 (v9) Geekbench: 5129 (v5.1) GFXBench: 109fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 108503 (v8) Geekbench: 1022 (v5.4) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi 13 (512GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 512GB (460GB available) UFS 4.0 | 64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi 13 (512GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 150/50 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) China: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) | LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Global: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78) China: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) China: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi 13 (512GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.075mm1/3.75"1.0µmPDAFOIS3.2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.215mm120°1/3.06"1.12µm | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 23mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.49" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/120/240fps 1080p@960/1920fps Slow motion 10-bit Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Leica optics | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi 13 (512GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 22mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3.14" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.7µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi 13 (512GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
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 | ||
Xiaomi 13 (512GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi 13 (512GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi 13 (512GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | 50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 10W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi 13 (512GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
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, Green, Blue, Red, Yellow, Gray • LiquidCool | • Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi 13 (512GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.1W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |