Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.43"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
16
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB)
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24 Advantages 
2 Advantages | 25 Common items in both devices |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| +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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | |
| Model | Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) |
| Other model names | Redmi Note 11 4G (2201117TG, 2201117TI, 2201117TY, 2201117T) | Galaxy A12 (TracFone Prepaid) SM-S127DZKATFN |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  USA |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | 2/9/2022, Announced: 1/26/2022 | 12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020 |
| Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in) | 75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in) |
| Weight | 179 grams (6.27 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 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 6.43" inches | 6.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.5% (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) | 409 PPI | 270 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 700nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] DCI-P3 | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | |
| System version | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| User Interface | MIUI 13 | One UI 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 228044 (v8), 244526 (v9) Geekbench: 1662 (v5.1) GFXBench: 6.8fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 | 32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | |
| 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 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 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | (quad camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
| 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 |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.76" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.64µm pixel | 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 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 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 |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | |
| 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 | 5.0 + 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 | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 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 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | |
| 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, Pearl White, Star Blue, Twilight Blue | • Colors: Black |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi Note 11 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A12 (SM-S127DL) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.97W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body) | 1.14W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.6W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) | feature not registered |