Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G (128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/25/2022 7:02 PM, updated: 6/25/2022 7:18 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G (128GB/4GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

1080x2400

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G (128GB/4GB)

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!

18 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G (128GB/4GB)	vs	2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
+128GB (101GB available)110% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (48GB available)
+181 grams (6.34 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+405 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP5% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+18W20% 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.	vs	15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

28 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

6.5"

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 11 4G (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 11 4G (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Other model names	红米Note 11 4G (21121119SC)	Galaxy A12 SM-A125M Single-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	China	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	12/1/2021, Announced: 11/25/2021	12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.53 x 161.95 millimeters (2.97 x 6.38 in)	75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 11 4G (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 11 4G (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
System version	Android 11	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
User Interface	MIUI 12.5	One UI 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 11 4G (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (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: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 108503 (v8) Geekbench: 1022 (v5.4) GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 11 4G (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 11 4G (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
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	400/150 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 Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 11 4G (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120° 2MP macro f/2.4	(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)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
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
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 11 4G (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 11 4G (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz	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
	Redmi Note 11 4G (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 11 4G (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 11 4G (128GB/4GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125M)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging 9W Reverse charging by cable	15W 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 Note 11 4G (128GB/4GB)	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: Carbon Gray, Pebble White, Sea Blue	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 11 4G (128GB/4GB)	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