Redmi 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A52
21.1Performance23.1
45.1Display35.6
29Camera48.4
38.8Battery39
28Features54.7
4 spec wins — Redmi 1212 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A52
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A52 wins this phone face-off, 37 to 31.7, pulling ahead mainly in features (+27) and camera (+19). 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
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $349
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A52
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 55 vs 28
- 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 72% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 425
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″+4% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 405 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 275,000Top 92% | 395,000+44%Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 425Top 92% | 730+72%Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,360Top 94% | 1,900+40%Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP+300% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 25 W+39% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 189 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+2% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |