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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy S26

Redmi Note 12 (4G)
35.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26
67.7Inno Score
26.2Performance81
46.9Display60
30.1Camera47.3
47.8Battery62.1
28Features94.7
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)14 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 wins this phone face-off, 67.7 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and performance (+55). 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
  • 16% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $900

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26

  • Stronger performance score: 81 vs 26
  • Stronger display score: 60 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 62 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 28

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S26
Screen size6.67 ″+6%6.3 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density395 ppi411 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits2,600 nits+117%
Screen-to-body—90 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S26
ChipsetSnapdragon 685Samsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, China and Japan)
AnTuTu470,0003,064,672+552%
Geekbench 6 (single)470Bottom 9%2,995+537%Top 14%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Bottom 9%10,824+622%Top 4%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB / 256GB256GB/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S26
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 S26
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S26
Capacity5,000 mAh+16%4,300 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging—15 W
Active use endurance—15.3 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S26
Weight184 g167 g+9%
Thickness7.9 mm7.2 mm+9%
IP ratingIP53IP68
Frame materialPlasticArmor Aluminum 2

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S26
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 S26
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S26
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 16 (One UI 8.5)
OS update pledge2 years7 years+250%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S26
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S26
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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