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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64GB) 24Points
6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64GB)

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!

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64GB)} 24 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64GB) vs Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4X
+64GB (50GB available)163%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (19GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+1080x2400 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+395 PPI46%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+6.67"3%
Larger screen
vs6.5"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 16MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+5020 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs5000 mAh
+33W120%
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.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 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
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+P2i certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
209 grams (7.32 ounces)vs+205 grams (7.18 ounces)2%
Lighter
Android 10vs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer

27 Common items in both devices
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
ModelRedmi Note 9 Pro Max (64GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
Other model namesXiaomi Note 9 Pro Max (6GB RAM)Galaxy A12 SM-A125U (Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, Cricket, +)
Country or region availableIndia(Global, International)
India, (Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date3/25/202012/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020
Depth8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76.68 x 165.5 millimeters (3.02 x 6.52 in)75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)
Weight209 grams (7.32 ounces)205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersP2i certified: water repellent nano-coatingNot supported

📲 Display

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT PLS
Screen size6.67" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 618PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
UFS 2.1
32GB (19GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 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
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.41.12µm
2MP depth f/2.4
(quad camera)
16 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm 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 sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
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

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5020 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black
• 20:9 display (450 nits)
• MIUI 11
• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64GB)Galaxy A12 (SM-A125U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.14W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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