Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
26.2Performance25.7
46.9Display44.7
30.1Camera48.4
47.8Battery43.7
28Features70.7
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.1 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and camera (+18). 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
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 800 nits
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $449
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 28
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 113% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,000 vs 470
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+50% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 470,000Top 80% | 495,000+5%Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Top 92% | 1,000+113%Top 72% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Top 92% | 2,350+57%Top 76% |
| 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 A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+3% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+2% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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