Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
26.2Performance27.1
46.9Display36.6
30.1Camera30.1
47.8Battery55.7
28Features65.3
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.1 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and battery (+8). Redmi Note 12 (4G) 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 display score: 47 vs 37
- 60% higher Ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 800 nits
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 57% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 740 vs 470
- 37% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,050 vs 1,500
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+50% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 85.2 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 210,242Top 97% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 43,774Top 100% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 110,272Top 100% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 144,944Top 100% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 470,000Top 80% | 509,232+8%Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Top 92% | 740+57%Top 81% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Top 92% | 2,050+37%Top 78% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+8% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
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