Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Samsung Galaxy M53 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/2/2023 7:55 AM, updated: 5/2/2023 8:17 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M53 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)

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!

6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
+256GB (218GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (100GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+395 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+33W32% 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	25W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+176 grams (6.16 ounces)7% Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)8% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
6.67"	vs	+6.7"1% Larger screen
(dual camera) 48MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP140% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
5.1 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

31 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

Plastic body, glass front

120Hz

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Redmi Note 12 5G 22101317C	Galaxy M53 5G SM-M536B/Dual-SIM NFC (8GB RAM)
Country or region available	China	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2022, Announced: 10/27/2022	4/22/2022, Announced: 4/7/2022
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in)	77 x 164.7 millimeters (3.03 x 6.48 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	176 grams (6.16 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 12 (China 256GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] 100% DCI P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 13
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619	ARM Mali-G68 MC4 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 360847 (v9) Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38 40, 41, 66, 78)
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, SA/NSA
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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.41.75µm	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	12000x9000 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/1.8 (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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion)	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
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 M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 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 12 (China 256GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + 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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	39 hours (1.6 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
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: Blue, Green, Brown
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 12 (China 256GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.77W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.603W/kg (head), 1.53W/kg (body)