Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy A52
26.2Performance23.1
46.9Display35.6
30.1Camera48.4
47.8Battery39
28Features54.7
9 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A52
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi Note 12 (4G) scores 35.6 against 37 for Samsung Galaxy A52. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy A52 edges ahead in features and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 800 nits
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $349
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A52
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 55 vs 28
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 55% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 470
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 405 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+50% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 470,000+19%Top 80% | 395,000Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Top 92% | 730+55%Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Top 92% | 1,900+27%Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+3% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+6% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |