Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
8mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1480
16
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB)
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21 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/4GB) | |
Model | Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/4GB) |
Other model names | Redmi Note 12 5G 22101317C | Galaxy A6 2018 SM-A600G/Dual-sim (32GB + 4GB RAM) |
Country or region available | China | India |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 11/1/2022, Announced: 10/27/2022 | 5/22/2018 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in) | 70.8 x 149.9 millimeters (2.79 x 5.9 in) |
Weight | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) | 162 grams (5.67 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/4GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.67" inches | 5.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~75% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 720x1480 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 294 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] 100% DCI P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/4GB) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 10 |
User Interface | MIUI 13 / 14 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/4GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (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 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 360847 (v9) Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/4GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2 | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/4GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | 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 | 2000/1024 Mbps | 300/50 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | 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 Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41) |
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, 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 850/900/1900/2100 | 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 | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/4GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 48 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.41.75µm | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 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 | 0.8µm pixel | 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 | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/4GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (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 12 (China 256GB) | Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/4GB) | |
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, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/4GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/4GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/4GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 33W Wired fast 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 Note 12 (China 256GB) | Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/4GB) | |
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: Black, White, Blue | • Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender • Infinity display 18.5:9 • Always-on display • Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only) • Samsung Pay • ANT+ |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) | Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/4GB) | |
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) |