Samsung Galaxy A34 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
26.3Performance43.2
45.2Display56.7
41.7Camera63.6
43.7Battery72.1
78.7Features65.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A34 5G12 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 41.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and camera (+22). Samsung Galaxy A34 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $999
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 44
- 525% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.6 ″ | 6.73 ″+2% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 390 ppi | 522 ppi+34% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,500 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 520,000Top 75% | 1,150,000+121%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010Top 70% | 1,720+70%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Top 74% | 4,300+76%Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+9% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 120 W+380% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g+2% | 204 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.2 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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