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Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F/DS 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Samsung Galaxy A31 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A31 X Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) 08Points
6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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14Points Samsung Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F/DS 128GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C X
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F/DS 128GB)

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!

Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)} 8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB) vs Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F/DS 128GB)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F/DS 128GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+6.71"5%
Larger screen
vs6.4"
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 11
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
192 grams (6.72 ounces)vs+185 grams (6.48 ounces)4%
Lighter
8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)2%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1650 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels118%
Higher resolution screen
268 PPIvs+411 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP32%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.76" inchesvs+1/2" inches38%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 20MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
10Wvs+15W50%
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.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

35 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4X
128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (104GB available)
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
+28 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F/DS 128GB)
ModelRedmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F/DS 128GB)
Other model namesRedmi 12C (22120RN86G)Galaxy A31 SM-A315F/Dual-Sim NFC (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/20224/27/2020, Announced: 3/24/2020
Depth8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)73.1 x 159.3 millimeters (2.88 x 6.27 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F/DS 128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.71" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1650 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)268 PPI411 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features500nits[typ]Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F/DS 128GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 11
User InterfaceMIUI 13 / 14One UI 2.5 / 3.1

โš™๏ธ Processor

Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F/DS 128GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P65 (MT6768) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (820MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)AnTuTu: 151815 (v8)
Geekbench: 5096 (v4.4), 1216 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F/DS 128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (104GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
0.08MP depth
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.76" inches1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm 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 sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F/DS 128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F/DS 128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
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, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F/DS 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F/DS 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F/DS 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purpleโ€ข Colors: Prism Black, Prism Blue, Prism Red, Prism White

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Redmi 12C (NFC 128GB/4GB)Galaxy A31 (SM-A315F/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.488W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)
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