Redmi 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
21.1Performance26.3
45.1Display45.2
29Camera41.7
38.8Battery43.7
28Features78.7
6 spec wins — Redmi 1211 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G wins this phone face-off, 41.9 to 31.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and camera (+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
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 21
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 44 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 28
- 138% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,010 vs 425
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″+3% | 6.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi+2% | 390 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 275,000Top 92% | 520,000+89%Top 75% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 425Top 92% | 1,010+138%Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,360Top 94% | 2,450+80%Top 74% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 25 W+39% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+7% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |