Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy A08
26.2Performance20
46.9Display36.2
30.1Camera29
47.8Battery53.1
28Features41.3
8 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A08
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 35.6 to 33.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+11) and performance (+6). Samsung Galaxy A08 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 36
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 51% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 262 ppi
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A08
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 41 vs 28
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | PLS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+51% | 262 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | — | 83.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| AnTuTu | 470,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Bottom 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Bottom 8% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64/128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | 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 | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+7% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+1% | 8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | 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 Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A08 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
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