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Redmi 12C vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

Redmi 12C

Xiaomi

Redmi 12C

$119

25.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
20Performance82.4
20Display66
29Camera47.3
38.8Battery71.7
20Features94.7
3 spec wins — Redmi 12C15 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 25.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+75) and performance (+62). Redmi 12C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 12C

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $119 vs $1,100

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+

  • Stronger performance score: 82 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 12C versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecRedmi 12CSamsung Galaxy S26+
Screen size6.71 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1650x7203120x1440
Pixel density268 ppi516 ppi+93%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness—2,600 nits
Screen-to-body—90.7 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 12C versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecRedmi 12CSamsung Galaxy S26+
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
AnTuTu270,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)420Bottom 5%3,393+708%Top 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,350Bottom 4%11,515+753%Top 3%
RAM (max)4 GB12 GB+200%
Storage options64GB / 128GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 12C versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecRedmi 12CSamsung Galaxy S26+
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera5 MP12 MP+140%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 12C versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecRedmi 12CSamsung Galaxy S26+
Capacity5,000 mAh+2%4,900 mAh
Wired charging10 W45 W+350%
Wireless charging—20 W
Active use endurance—16.4 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 12C versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecRedmi 12CSamsung Galaxy S26+
Weight192 g190 g+1%
Thickness8.8 mm7.3 mm+17%
IP rating—IP68
Frame materialPlasticArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 12C versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecRedmi 12CSamsung Galaxy S26+
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.06.0
NFCNoYes
USBMicro-USBUSB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 12C versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecRedmi 12CSamsung Galaxy S26+
OS at launchAndroid 12 (MIUI 13)Android 16 (One UI 8.5)
OS update pledge2 years7 years+250%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 12C versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecRedmi 12CSamsung Galaxy S26+
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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