Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415F/DS 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Samsung Galaxy J4+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/23/2023 6:37 PM, updated: 6/23/2023 6:42 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J4+ Plus X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415F/DS 16GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1480

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

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

20 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415F/DS 16GB)
+2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)87% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (101GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (9GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+176 grams (6.16 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels143% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1480 pixels
+409 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	274 PPI
+6.43"7% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP8 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

24 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/1.9 (aperture)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415F/DS 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415F/DS 16GB)
Other model names	Redmi Note 12S (NFC)	Galaxy J4+ SM-J415F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan	Pakistan, Thailand
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/2023	9/21/2018
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)	76.9 x 161.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415F/DS 16GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.43" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	274 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1000nits[peak]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415F/DS 16GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	MIUI 14	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415F/DS 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (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-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 364204 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415F/DS 16GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415F/DS 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	400/150 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE
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 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	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415F/DS 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm 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 (NFC 128GB)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415F/DS 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
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 (NFC 128GB)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415F/DS 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415F/DS 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415F/DS 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415F/DS 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415F/DS 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Ice Blue, Pearl Green	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue • Infinity display 18.5:9 • Dolby Atmos sound (only earphones)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 128GB)	Galaxy J4 Plus (SM-J415F/DS 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.315W/kg (head), 1.463W/kg (body)