Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/23/2023 6:37 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 4:54 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.6"
AMOLED

1768x2208

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 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 12S (NFC 256GB)	vs	26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+176 grams (6.16 ounces)54% Lighter	vs	271 grams (9.49 ounces)
+409 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	372 PPI
+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 12MP
+1/1.52" inches16% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.76" inches
+(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
+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.	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
2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)34% 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.
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)25% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage More resistant material
AMOLED	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
90Hz	vs	+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1768x2208 pixels51% Higher resolution screen
6.43"	vs	+7.6"18% Larger screen
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
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.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)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
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps7 times 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) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)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 [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 reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IPX8 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

256GB (228GB available) / 256GB (220GB available)

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)
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Model	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)
Other model names	Redmi Note 12S (NFC)	Galaxy Fold3 5G (SM-F926B/DS)
Country or region available	(Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/2023	8/27/2021, Announced: 8/11/2021
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)	128.1 x 158.2 millimeters (5.04 x 6.23 in)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	271 grams (9.49 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30min
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.43" inches	7.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1768x2208 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	372 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	120Hz
Display features	1000nits[peak]	1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.2" (832x2268), 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	MIUI 14	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 364204 (v9)	AnTuTu: 635918 (v8), 752218 (v9) Geekbench: 3239 (v5.1) GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (228GB available) UFS 2.2	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	400/150 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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary 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
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.52" inches	1/1.76" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	1.8µm 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	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	feature not registered	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 12S (NFC 256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 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/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	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 12S (NFC 256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + 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 [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 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 12S (NFC 256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4400 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 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, Ice Blue, Pearl Green	• Colors: Phantom Black, Silver, Green • S Pen (Stylus Pen) • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926B 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.23W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.036W/kg (head), 1.443W/kg (body)