Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
65.4Performance26.2
52.2Display46.9
46.5Camera30.1
54.2Battery47.8
100Features28
10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 FE4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE wins this phone face-off, 60.2 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+72) and performance (+39). Redmi Note 12 (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 28
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $649
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | — | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,900 nits+58% | 1,200 nits |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 680,913Top 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 599,095Top 32% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 304,545Top 38% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 422,072Top 41% | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2400 | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,006,625+327%Top 12% | 470,000Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 470Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 1,500Top 92% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh+2% |
| Wired charging | 45 W+36% | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 184 g+3% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+6% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |