Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/23/2023 6:36 AM, updated: 6/23/2023 6:35 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (128GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (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!

22 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)
+2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)167% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR3
+128GB (101GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.0
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+409 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+6.43"43% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP14 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.9 (aperture)26% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh138% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
176 grams (6.16 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)47% Lighter
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage 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

20 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 12S (128GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)
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Model	Redmi Note 12S (128GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)
Other model names	Redmi Note 12S (K7SR)	Galaxy S5 mini G800H, Samsung Atlantic
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, Russia
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/2023	7/1/2014
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)	64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 12S (128GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.43" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1000nits[peak]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 12S (128GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)
System version	Android 13	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	MIUI 14	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 12S (128GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 364204 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 12S (128GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 12S (128GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	400/150 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) 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 12S (128GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.52" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 12S (128GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 12S (128GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 12S (128GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 12S (128GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 12S (128GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 12S (128GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Ice Blue, Pearl Green	• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Gold • Panorama photo • S-Voice
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 12S (128GB)	Galaxy S5 mini (3G SM-G800H)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.07W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.693W/kg (head), 0.544W/kg (body)