Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A55 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/6/2024 8:02 PM, updated: 8/7/2024 8:48 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A55 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)

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!

11 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
+202 grams (7.07 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	213 grams (7.46 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+395 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	390 PPI
+6.67"1% Larger screen	vs	6.6"
+(quad camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP79% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP
+1/1.52" inches3% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.56" inches
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+67W168% 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
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.2	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 32MP101% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 12	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Dolby Vision / HDR10+

120Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Other model names	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G 2209116AG	Galaxy A55 5G SM-A556E/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	4/11/2023, Announced: 3/3/2023	3/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/2024
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 164.2 millimeters (3 x 6.46 in)	77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)
Weight	202 grams (7.07 ounces)	213 grams (7.46 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Corning Gorilla Glass
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	390 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak] Dolby Vision	HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 12	feature not registered
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	One UI 6.1
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (SM7150-AC) (8nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618	Samsung Xclipse 530
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 354872 (v9)	AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10) Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (109GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
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 (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	800/150 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
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 Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) 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 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 120° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.52" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@30fps	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.74" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
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 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
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	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + 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/ax [wifi6] (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	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
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 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging	25W 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 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
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 Gray, Polar White, Star Blue, Ice blue	• Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A55 (SM-A556E/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered