Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Samsung Galaxy A6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2023 4:50 PM, updated: 5/29/2025 6:00 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A6 X Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

720x1480

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)

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!

13 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1650 pixels11% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1480 pixels
+6.71"20% Larger screen	vs	5.6"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+162 grams (5.67 ounces)19% Lighter
8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)14% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
268 PPI	vs	+294 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
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
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

25 Common items in both devices

64GB (48GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)

eMMC 5.1

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+18 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

📱 Model features
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
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Model	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Redmi 12C (22120RN86G)	Galaxy A6 2018 SM-A600F/Dual-sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, Angola, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Pakistan
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022	5/22/2018
Depth	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)	70.8 x 149.9 millimeters (2.79 x 5.9 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.71" inches	5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1650 pixels	720x1480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	500nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 10
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
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, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.76" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	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, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
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	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender • Infinity display 18.5:9 • Always-on display • Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only) • Samsung Pay • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/3GB)	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.487W/kg (head), 1.386W/kg (body)