Redmi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy A12
20chipPerformancechip20
35.2Display21.9
20Camera28.8
38.8Battery38.8
20Features28
4 spec wins — Redmi A36 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A12
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi A3 scores 26.8 against 26.7 for Samsung Galaxy A12. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi A3 edges ahead in display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi A3
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 22
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Lower launch price: $89 vs $180
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A12
- Stronger camera score: 29 vs 20
- Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
- 500% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 8 MP
- 100% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 3 GB
- 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi A3 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.71 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | PLS LCD |
| Resolution | 1650x720 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 268 ppi | 270 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz+50% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 472 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 82.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi A3 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 6 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 32/64/128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi A3 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 8 MP | 48 MP+500% |
| Main aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 5 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP+60% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi A3 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10 W | 15 W+50% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi A3 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193 g+6% | 205 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+7% | 8.9 mm |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi A3 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi A3 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 10 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi A3 | Samsung Galaxy A12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |