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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy S25+

Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S25+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S25+

$1,000

66.3Inno Score
26.2Performance79.3
46.9Display63.6
30.1Camera47.3
47.8Battery54.2
28Features94.7
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)14 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25+

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25+ wins this phone face-off, 66.3 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and performance (+53). 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)

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $1,000

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25+

  • Stronger performance score: 79 vs 26
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 54 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 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution2400x10801440x3120
Pixel density395 ppi513 ppi+30%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits2,600 nits+117%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S25+
ChipsetSnapdragon 685Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared470,0002,763,072Top 25%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—866,625Top 17%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—996,402Top 22%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—347,621Top 31%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—552,424Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (single)470Bottom 9%3,141+568%Top 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Bottom 9%10,153+577%Top 7%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB256/512GB
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+2%4,900 mAh
Wired charging33 W45 W+36%
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S25+
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S25+
Weight184 g+3%190 g
Thickness7.9 mm7.3 mm+8%
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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