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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy S21

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35.6Inno Score
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WINNER
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43.6Inno Score
26.2Performance34.4
46.9Display49.1
30.1Camera40.8
47.8Battery36.9
28Features78.7
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S21 wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and camera (+11). 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 37
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
  • 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
  • 25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $799

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21

  • Stronger performance score: 34 vs 26
  • Stronger camera score: 41 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 28
  • 204% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 470
  • 137% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,550 vs 1,500

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21
Screen size6.67 ″+8%6.2 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10802400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi421 ppi+7%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,300 nits+8%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—252,025Top 94%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—127,819Top 79%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—144,909Top 91%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—221,794Top 88%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21
ChipsetSnapdragon 685Samsung Exynos 2100
AnTuTu 10470,000Top 80%746,547+59%Top 66%
Geekbench 6 (single)470Top 92%1,430+204%Top 52%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Top 92%3,550+137%Top 56%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto—64 MP
Max video1080p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP+30%10 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21
Capacity5,000 mAh+25%4,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21
Weight184 g171 g+7%
Thickness7.9 mm7.9 mm
IP ratingIP53IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 11 (One UI 3.1)
OS update pledge2 years4 years+100%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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