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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy S22

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35.6Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S22
46.4Inno Score
26.2Performance41.4
46.9Display49.4
30.1Camera46.9
47.8Battery34.1
28Features78.7
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S22 wins this phone face-off, 46.4 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)

  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 34
  • 35% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 3,700 mAh
  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
  • 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $799

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22

  • Stronger performance score: 41 vs 26
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 28
  • 240% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,600 vs 470
  • 177% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,150 vs 1,500

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S22
Screen size6.67 ″+9%6.1 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10802340x1080
Pixel density395 ppi425 ppi+8%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,300 nits+8%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S22
ChipsetSnapdragon 685Samsung Exynos 2200
AnTuTu 10470,000Top 80%1,100,000+134%Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (single)470Top 92%1,600+240%Top 47%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Top 92%4,150+177%Top 48%
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 S22
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S22
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP+30%10 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S22
Capacity5,000 mAh+35%3,700 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S22
Weight184 g168 g+9%
Thickness7.9 mm7.6 mm+4%
IP ratingIP53IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S22
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S22
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 12 (One UI 4.1)
OS update pledge2 years4 years+100%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S22
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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