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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy S25

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35.6Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S25
64.1Inno Score
26.2Performance75.3
46.9Display61.3
30.1Camera47.3
47.8Battery51.4
28Features94.7
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)14 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25 wins this phone face-off, 64.1 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and performance (+49). 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
  • 25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $800

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25

  • Stronger performance score: 75 vs 26
  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 51 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 28

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S25
Screen size6.67 ″+8%6.2 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density395 ppi416 ppi+5%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits2,600 nits+117%
Screen-to-body—91.1 %
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—792,959Top 16%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—925,248Top 16%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—331,698Top 25%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—528,650Top 19%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S25
ChipsetSnapdragon 685Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
AnTuTu 10470,000Top 80%2,578,555+449%Top 5%
Geekbench 6 (single)470Top 92%2,950+528%Top 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Top 92%9,400+527%Top 5%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S25
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 S25
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S25
Capacity5,000 mAh+25%4,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging—15 W
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S25
Weight184 g162 g+12%
Thickness7.9 mm7.2 mm+9%
IP ratingIP53IP68
Frame materialPlasticArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S25
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S25
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge2 years7 years+250%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S25
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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