Redmi 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A08
21.1Performance20
45.1Display36.2
29Camera29
38.8Battery53.1
28Features41.3
4 spec wins — Redmi 125 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A08
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A08 wins this phone face-off, 33.8 to 31.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+14) and features (+13). Redmi 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 12
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 36
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 51% higher Pixel density: 396 ppi vs 262 ppi
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A08
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 41 vs 28
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 39% higher Wired charging: 25 W vs 18 W
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | PLS LCD |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi+51% | 262 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Screen-to-body | — | 83.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| AnTuTu | 275,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 425Bottom 7% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,360Bottom 5% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64/128/256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 25 W+39% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 197 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |