Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A32 (SM-A325F/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A32 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/2/2023 7:44 AM, updated: 5/2/2023 8:17 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A32 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A32 (SM-A325F/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)

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!

14 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A32 (SM-A325F/DS 128GB/6GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (218GB available)116% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (101GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+6.67"4% Larger screen	vs	6.4"
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+33W120% 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
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+184 grams (6.44 ounces)2% Lighter
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
395 PPI	vs	+411 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP41% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 20MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

30 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Redmi Note 12 5G 22111317G (NFC)	Galaxy A32 4G SM-A325F/Dual-SIM (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	(Global, International), India
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	1/11/2023, Announced: 10/27/2022	2/25/2021
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in)	73.6 x 158.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.26 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 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 (Global 256GB)	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.6% (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	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	90Hz
Display features	450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] 100% DCI P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	800nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325F/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 13
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)
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 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 360847 (v9) Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325F/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	10120x6328 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/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
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 (Global 256GB)	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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 (RDS)
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 (Global 256GB)	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	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 12 (Global 256GB)	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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: Matte Black, Mystique Blue, Frosted Green	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Blue, Violet
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 12 (Global 256GB)	Galaxy A32 (SM-A325F/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.449W/kg (head), 1.299W/kg (body)