Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
26.2Performance28.9
46.9Display44.4
30.1Camera41.9
47.8Battery53.1
28Features70.7
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy M35 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and camera (+12). 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
- 17% lower weight: 184 g vs 222 g
- 13% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 9.1 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 28
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 83.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu | 470,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Bottom 9% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Bottom 8% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+17% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+13% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M35 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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