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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G

Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
37.3Inno Score
26.2Performance20
46.9Display46
30.1Camera41.9
47.8Battery43.7
28Features49.3
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A18 4G wins this phone face-off, 37.3 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and camera (+12). 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 performance score: 26 vs 20
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 44
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 60% higher ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G

  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 49 vs 28
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
  • Has OIS — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Screen size6.67 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density395 ppi+3%385 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits—
Screen-to-body—86 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
ChipsetSnapdragon 685Exynos 1610
AnTuTu470,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)470Bottom 9%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Bottom 8%—
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB64/128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP+60%5 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Weight184 g+6%196 g
Thickness7.9 mm7.7 mm+3%
IP ratingIP53IP64
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 17 (One UI 9)
OS update pledge2 years6 years+200%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesNo

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