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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy A51

WINNER
X
35.6Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy A51
28.3Inno Score
26.2Performance20
46.9Display30.8
30.1Camera34.7
47.8Battery29.4
28Features33.3
9 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A51

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 12 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 35.6 to 28.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+18) and display (+16). Samsung Galaxy A51 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 31
  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 29
  • 120% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 15 W
  • 119% higher AnTuTu 10: 470,000 vs 215,000
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $399

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A51

  • Stronger camera score: 35 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 33 vs 28
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy A51
Screen size6.67 ″+3%6.5 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution2400x10802400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi405 ppi+3%
Refresh rate120 Hz+100%60 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy A51
ChipsetSnapdragon 685Samsung Exynos 9611
AnTuTu 10470,000+119%Top 80%215,000Top 98%
Geekbench 6 (single)470+34%Top 92%350Top 99%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500+20%Top 92%1,250Top 100%
RAM (max)8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy A51
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.0
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy A51
Capacity5,000 mAh+25%4,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+120%15 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy A51
Weight184 g172 g+7%
Thickness7.9 mm7.9 mm
IP ratingIP53—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy A51
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy A51
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 10 (One UI 2)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy A51
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy A51
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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