Xiaomi Redmi 12C (128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)

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

5/20/2025 5:30 AM, updated: 5/29/2025 6:00 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 X Xiaomi Redmi 12C (128GB/4GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)

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!

4 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (128GB/4GB)	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
+192 grams (6.72 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	213 grams (7.46 ounces)
+6.71"2% Larger screen	vs	6.6"
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)30% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1650 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels113% Higher resolution screen
268 PPI	vs	+390 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP34% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.76" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches77% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 32MP6 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
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 13	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
10W	vs	+25W150% 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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (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 soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
1 microphone	vs	+3 microphones2 times More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.1 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
IP52 certified	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 12C (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
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Model	Redmi 12C (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
Other model names	Redmi 12C (22120RN86I, 22126RN91Y, 2212ARNC4L)	갤럭시 퀀텀5 사업자향 (SKT), Galaxy Quantum5
Country or region available	(Middle East), South Africa, Philippines, India, Nigeria	South Korea
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022	3/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/2024
Depth	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)	77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	213 grams (7.46 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Corning Gorilla Glass
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Redmi 12C (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.71" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1650 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	390 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	500nits[typ]	HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 12C (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
System version	Android 12	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 15
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	One UI 6.1 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 12C (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)	Samsung Xclipse 530
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)	AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10) Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 12C (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 12C (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
Dual-SIM	Dual-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 card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	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	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi 12C (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.76" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 12C (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.74" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 12C (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	3 microphones
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
	Redmi 12C (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 12C (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 12C (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	25W 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
	Redmi 12C (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
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: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple	• Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 12C (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.629W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered