Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)

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

5/1/2023 10:33 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 4:36 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.6"
AMOLED

1812x2176

50
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 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!

9 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)	vs	24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)
+187 grams (6.55 ounces)41% Lighter	vs	263 grams (9.21 ounces)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+395 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	373 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 16MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10MP
+5000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4400 mAh
+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
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)	vs	+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR550% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.2	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)25% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage More resistant material
OLED	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1812x2176 pixels52% Higher resolution screen
6.67"	vs	+7.6"14% Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP20% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
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.
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)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
Android 13	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
5G SA/NSA	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
IP53 certified	vs	+IPX8 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

256GB (218GB available) / 256GB (216GB available)

Dolby Vision/HDR10+ / HDR10+

120Hz

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)
Other model names	Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G 22101316G, MZB0D37EU (NFC)	Galaxy Fold4 5G (SM-F936U1)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2022, Announced: 10/27/2022	8/25/2022, Announced: 8/10/2022
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 162.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.41 in)	130.1 x 155.1 millimeters (5.12 x 6.11 in)
Weight	187 grams (6.55 ounces)	263 grams (9.21 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	IPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30min
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)
Display type	OLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	7.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1812x2176 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	373 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	500nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.2" (904x2316), 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus+
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 14
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 MC4	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 490526 (v9) Geekbench: 2209 (v5.1), 2372 (v6) GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 964622 (v9) Geekbench: 3981 (v5.1) GFXBench: 43fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2	256GB (216GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	5000/1024 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71) mmWave (260, 261)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, 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, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat13 VoLTE Global: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) America: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, 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, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.466mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	23mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical 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@30/60/120fps 720p@960fps (slow motion)	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) Extra cover camera: 4MP (f/1.8 2.0µm)
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	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 (Global 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 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	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4400 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	39 hours (1.6 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)
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: Onyx Black, White, Stardust Purple, Frosted Blue	• Colors: Phantom Black, Graygreen, Beige, Burgundy • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay • S Pen (Stylus Pen)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 12 Pro (Global 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.96W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered