Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U)
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20 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
(front) 8MP |
Capacitive |
+13 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 12 (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
Model | Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) |
Other model names | Redmi Note 12 5G 22101317C | Galaxy S8+ G955U Unlocked (Snapdragon), Samsung Dream 2 |
Country or region available | China | USA |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 11/1/2022, Announced: 10/27/2022 | 4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/2017 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in) | 73.4 x 160 millimeters (2.89 x 6.3 in) |
Weight | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) | 173 grams (6.06 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.67" inches | 6.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 531 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] 100% DCI P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz | HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | MIUI 13 / 14 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 360847 (v9) Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.0 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 1024/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78) | 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, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 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, SA/NSA | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 48 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.41.75µm | 12.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.76" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | 1/3.6" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz | Supported |
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, DivX, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | 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 12 (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2 |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 33W Wired fast charging | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 34 hours (1.4 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | 343 hours (14.3 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
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: Black, White, Blue | • Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Curved edge screen • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Samsung Pay • 32bit/192kHz audio |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955U) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.46W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |