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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

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35.6Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
49Inno Score
26.2Performance39.3
46.9Display49.4
30.1Camera46.1
47.8Battery51.4
28Features78.7
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE wins this phone face-off, 49 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and camera (+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)

  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
  • 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
  • 12% lower weight: 184 g vs 209 g
  • 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $600

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

  • Stronger performance score: 39 vs 26
  • Stronger camera score: 46 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 51 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 28
  • 209% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 470

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Screen size6.67 ″+4%6.4 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density395 ppi403 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,450 nits+21%
Screen-to-body—85.8 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
ChipsetSnapdragon 685Samsung Exynos 2200
AnTuTu 10470,000Top 80%1,080,000+130%Top 44%
Geekbench 6 (single)470Top 92%1,450+209%Top 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Top 92%3,800+153%Top 52%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto—8 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 S23 FE
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Capacity5,000 mAh+11%4,500 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 FE
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Weight184 g+12%209 g
Thickness7.9 mm+4%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP53IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

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

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