Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A56
27.4Performance42.5
44.8Display48.5
42.6Camera42.6
58.4Battery58.2
60Features89.3
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A56 wins this phone face-off, 51.6 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+15). Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G 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 Pro 5G
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $499
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 45
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 60
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 136% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,227,862 vs 520,000
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 1,200 nits+33% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 87.5 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 466,860Top 60% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 292,734Top 60% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 171,100Top 69% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 297,168Top 66% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 520,000Top 75% | 1,227,862+136%Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010Top 70% | 1,350+34%Top 56% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Top 74% | 3,900+59%Top 51% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+6% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.4 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |