Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
27.4Performance82.4
44.8Display66
42.6Camera47.3
58.4Battery71.7
60Features94.7
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+55) 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 $1,100
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Stronger performance score: 82 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 516 ppi+31% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 2,600 nits+189% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 90.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | 520,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010Bottom 29% | 3,393+236%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Bottom 25% | 11,515+370%Top 3% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+2% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 20 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 16.4 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+2% | 190 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.3 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 7 years+250% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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