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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy S23

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35.6Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S23
52.8Inno Score
26.2Performance50.8
46.9Display53.3
30.1Camera47.3
47.8Battery47.9
28Features78.7
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S23 wins this phone face-off, 52.8 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and performance (+25). 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
  • 28% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 3,900 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $800

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23

  • Stronger performance score: 51 vs 26
  • Stronger display score: 53 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 28
  • 315% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 470

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S23
Screen size6.67 ″+9%6.1 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density395 ppi425 ppi+8%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,750 nits+46%
Screen-to-body—87.1 %
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—552,625Top 50%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—410,856Top 57%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—273,971Top 54%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—420,723Top 44%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S23
ChipsetSnapdragon 685Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
AnTuTu 10470,000Top 80%1,658,175+253%Top 21%
Geekbench 6 (single)470Top 92%1,950+315%Top 35%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Top 92%5,100+240%Top 33%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S23
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@30fps
Front camera13 MP+8%12 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S23
Capacity5,000 mAh+28%3,900 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging—15 W
Active use endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S23
Weight184 g168 g+9%
Thickness7.9 mm7.6 mm+4%
IP ratingIP53IP68
Frame materialPlasticArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S23
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S23
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 13 (One UI 5.1)
OS update pledge2 years4 years+100%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S23
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S23
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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