Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy A55
26.2Performance37.9
46.9Display46.1
30.1Camera46.8
47.8Battery52.7
28Features78.7
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A55
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A55 wins this phone face-off, 48.4 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and camera (+17). 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)
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 14% lower weight: 184 g vs 213 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $449
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A55
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 26
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 28
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+1% | 6.6 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+1% | 390 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+20% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 85.8 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 353,082Top 75% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 224,206Top 63% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 162,521Top 75% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 258,141Top 75% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 470,000Top 80% | 997,950+112%Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Top 92% | 1,150+145%Top 61% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Top 92% | 3,400+127%Top 57% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+14% | 213 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+4% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A55 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |