Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
26.2Performance75.8
46.9Display58.4
30.1Camera55.7
47.8Battery47.9
28Features94.7
7 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 wins this phone face-off, 64.6 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and performance (+50). 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
- 14% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,400 mAh
- 14% lower weight: 184 g vs 215 g
- 11% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $2,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 28
- 528% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,950 vs 470
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 8 ″+20% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1968x2184 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+7% | 368 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,600 nits+117% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 90.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 470,000Top 80% | 2,250,000+379%Top 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Top 92% | 2,950+528%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Top 92% | 9,300+520%Top 6% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+14% | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+14% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+11% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 7 years+250% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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