Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Samsung Galaxy A03 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.71"
IPS
IPS
720x1650
50
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)
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29 Common items in both devices |
eMMC 5.1 |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
Plastic body, glass front |
60Hz |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
+22 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB) | |
Model | Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB) |
Other model names | Redmi 12C (22120RN86G) | Galaxy A03 SM-A035M Single-SIM (128GB+4GB RAM) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Latin America), Argentina |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022 | 1/21/2022, Announced: 11/26/2021 |
Depth | 8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in) | 75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in) |
Weight | 192 grams (6.72 ounces) | 196 grams (6.86 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 6.71" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1650 pixels | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 268 PPI | 270 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 500nits[typ] | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 11 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 13 |
User Interface | MIUI 13 / 14 | One UI Core 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | 64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) | ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10) | AnTuTu: 179555 (v9) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (105GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/150 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 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 Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | 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 | 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 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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth | (dual camera) 48 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.76" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | 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 |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 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 |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W Wired charging | 7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB) | |
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 | โข Colors: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple | โข Colors: Black, Blue, Red |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) | Galaxy A03 (SM-A035M 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.55W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |