Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy A56
26.2Performance42.5
46.9Display48.5
30.1Camera42.6
47.8Battery58.2
28Features89.3
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A56 wins this phone face-off, 51.6 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+61) and performance (+16). 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)
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $499
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 26
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 28
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 87.5 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 466,860Top 60% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 292,734Top 60% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 171,100Top 69% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 297,168Top 66% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 470,000Top 80% | 1,227,862+161%Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Top 92% | 1,350+187%Top 56% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Top 92% | 3,900+160%Top 51% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| 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+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+7% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A56 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |