Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
27.4Performance66.1
44.8Display53.6
42.6Camera46.5
58.4Battery70.5
60Features94.7
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+39) and features (+35). 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 $700
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 1,900 nits+111% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 88.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTu | 520,000 | 2,535,201+388% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010Bottom 31% | 2,438+141%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Bottom 26% | 8,035+228%Top 19% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+2% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 14.8 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+3% | 193 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.4 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum Alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 7 years+250% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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