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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Samsung Galaxy A05 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A05 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (128GB) 17Points
6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S X
6.7"
PLS

720x1600

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (128GB)

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Redmi Note 12S (128GB)} 17 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (128GB) vs Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
+2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+176 grams (6.16 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+409 PPI56%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs262 PPI
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP127%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP
+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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.
vs25W
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
6.43"vs+6.7"4%
Larger screen
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.
Android 13vs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
5.2 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

31 Common items in both devices
128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (103GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
+24 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Redmi Note 12S (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
ModelRedmi Note 12S (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model namesRedmi Note 12S (K7SR)Galaxy A05 4G SM-A055M/Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/202310/15/2023, Announced: 9/25/2023
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)78.2 x 168.8 millimeters (3.08 x 6.65 in)
Weight176 grams (6.16 ounces)195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Redmi Note 12S (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size6.43" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI262 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display features1000nits[peak]Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Redmi Note 12S (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 13Android 13
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 14
User InterfaceMIUI 14One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Redmi Note 12S (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz 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 controllerARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 364204 (v9)AnTuTu: 185161 (v10)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 12S (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
128GB (103GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Redmi Note 12S (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/150 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Redmi Note 12S (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
108 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm
2MP macro f/2.4
(dual camera)
50 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.52" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30/60fps
720p@120fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Redmi Note 12S (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 12S (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakersMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 12S (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Redmi Note 12S (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 12S (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Redmi Note 12S (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Greenโ€ข Colors: Black, Silver, Light Green

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 12S (128GB)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.7W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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