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Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

Redmi Note 12 Turbo
48.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
44Performance82.4
45.5Display66
44.1Camera47.3
58.4Battery71.7
60Features94.7
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Turbo9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+38) and features (+35). Redmi Note 12 Turbo 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 Turbo

  • 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
  • 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • Lower launch price: $349 vs $1,100

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+

  • Stronger performance score: 82 vs 44
  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 46
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 58
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 60

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboSamsung Galaxy S26+
Screen size6.67 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution2400x10803120x1440
Pixel density395 ppi516 ppi+31%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits2,600 nits+160%
Screen-to-body—90.7 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboSamsung Galaxy S26+
ChipsetSnapdragon 7+ Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
AnTuTu1,263,761—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,430Top 46%3,393+137%Top 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,150Top 46%11,515+177%Top 2%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB / 1TB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboSamsung Galaxy S26+
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video4K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera16 MP+33%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboSamsung Galaxy S26+
Capacity5,000 mAh+2%4,900 mAh
Wired charging67 W+49%45 W
Wireless charging—20 W
Active use endurance—16.4 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboSamsung Galaxy S26+
Weight181 g+5%190 g
Thickness7.9 mm7.3 mm+8%
IP ratingIP53IP68
Frame materialPlasticArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboSamsung Galaxy S26+
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.36.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 12 Turbo versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboSamsung 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 Turbo versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecRedmi Note 12 TurboSamsung Galaxy S26+
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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