Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
26.2Performance26.3
46.9Display45.2
30.1Camera41.7
47.8Battery43.7
28Features78.7
9 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G wins this phone face-off, 41.9 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) 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 battery score: 48 vs 44
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 10% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 28
- 115% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,010 vs 470
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 63% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,450 vs 1,500
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+1% | 6.6 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+1% | 390 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+20% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 470,000Top 80% | 520,000+11%Top 75% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Top 92% | 1,010+115%Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Top 92% | 2,450+63%Top 74% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+8% | 199 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+10% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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