Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Xiaomi Redmi A3
Short Description
Samsung Galaxy A12
Screen size: 6.5" / Resolution: 720 x 1600 px / Main camera: 48 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP / Front camera: 8MP / RAM: 2GB, 4GB, 6GB / Battery power: 5000 mAh / Internal storage: 32GB, 64GB, 128GB / SIM cards: 2 SIM
Xiaomi Redmi A3
Screen size: 6.71" / Resolution: 720 x 1650 px / Main camera: 8 MP / Front camera: 5MP / RAM: 2GB, 4GB, 6GB / Battery power: 5000 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 128GB / SIM cards: 2 SIM
Key Differences
Samsung Galaxy A12
Xiaomi Redmi A3
How is Samsung Galaxy A12 better than Xiaomi Redmi A3?
Faster CPU speed: 4 x 2.3 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz vs 4 x 2.2 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
More megapixels main camera: 48 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 8 MP
More megapixels front camera: 8MP vs 5MP
Higher charging speed: 15W vs 10W
Narrower: 75.8 mm (2.98 inches) vs 76.3 mm (3 inches)
Shorter: 164 mm (6.46 inches) vs 168.3 mm (6.63 inches)
More color options: Black, White, Blue, Red vs Midnight Black, Forest Green (Olive Green), Star Blue (Lake Blue)
Samsung Galaxy A12
Xiaomi Redmi A3
How is Xiaomi Redmi A3 better than Samsung Galaxy A12?
AnTuTu score is about 4% higher
Has a larger display diagonal: 6.71" vs 6.5"
Better display resolution: 720 x 1650 px vs 720 x 1600 px
Lighter: 193 g (6.81 ounces) vs 205 g (7.23 ounces)
The phone is 4 years and 2 months newer
Size Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
Xiaomi Redmi A3
Height
164 mm
(6.46 inches)
Width
75.8 mm
(2.98 inches)
Thickness
8.9 mm
(0.35 inches)
Screen size
6.5"
Weight
205 g
(7.23 ounces)
6.5"
6.71"
Height
168.3 mm
(6.63 inches)
Width
76.3 mm
(3 inches)
Thickness
8.3 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
6.71"
Weight
193 g
(6.81 ounces)
Height
164 mm
(6.46 inches)
Width
75.8 mm
(2.98 inches)
Thickness
8.9 mm
(0.35 inches)
Screen size
6.5"
Weight
205 g
(7.23 ounces)
Height
168.3 mm
(6.63 inches)
Width
76.3 mm
(3 inches)
Thickness
8.3 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
6.71"
Weight
193 g
(6.81 ounces)
3D comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
Xiaomi Redmi A3
Samsung Galaxy A12
Xiaomi Redmi A3
Expert Score
Score 4.0
Score 4.0
Samsung Galaxy A12
Xiaomi Redmi A3
Samsung Galaxy A12
Xiaomi Redmi A3
Score 4.0
Score 4.0
Smartprix
Samsung Galaxy A12
Xiaomi Redmi A3
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
Samsung Galaxy A12
147,439
Xiaomi Redmi A3
153,983 +4.44%
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
Samsung Galaxy A12
52,120
Xiaomi Redmi A3
55,340 +6.18%
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
Samsung Galaxy A12
18,126 +68.63%
Xiaomi Redmi A3
10,749
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
Samsung Galaxy A12
39,276
Xiaomi Redmi A3
42,864 +9.14%
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
Samsung Galaxy A12
37,917
Xiaomi Redmi A3
45,030 +18.76%
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
PCMark Work 3.0 performance benchmark
Samsung Galaxy A12
4,856 +3.14%
Xiaomi Redmi A3
4,708
Measures a device's ability to handle everyday work tasks, such as web browsing, document editing, and video conferencing, focusing on CPU, GPU, memory, and storage performance.
PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark (minutes)
Samsung Galaxy A12
782 +46.44%
Xiaomi Redmi A3
534
Measures a device's battery life by simulating typical work tasks, such as web browsing, video playback, and document editing, to assess how long the battery lasts under normal usage conditions.
Battery Performance
Samsung Galaxy A12
Xiaomi Redmi A3
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Specs
Samsung Galaxy A12
Xiaomi Redmi A3
Design
Weight
205 g (7.23 ounces)
193 g (6.81 ounces)
Thickness
8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
8.3 mm (0.33 inches)
Width
75.8 mm (2.98 inches)
76.3 mm (3 inches)
Height
164 mm (6.46 inches)
168.3 mm (6.63 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
-
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
-
Volume
110.64 cm³
106.58 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
-
Color options
Black, White, Blue, Red
Midnight Black, Forest Green (Olive Green), Star Blue (Lake Blue)
French Repairability Index
8.3
-
Display
Screen size
6.5"
6.71"
Display type
IPS, LCD
LCD, IPS
Pixel density
270 ppi
268 ppi
Resolution
720 x 1600 px
720 x 1650 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
90Hz
Touch sampling rate
-
180Hz
Has branded damage-resistant glass
-
✔
Gorilla Glass version
-
Gorilla Glass 3
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
32GB, 64GB, 128GB
64GB, 128GB
RAM
2GB, 4GB, 6GB
2GB, 4GB, 6GB
Android version
Android 11
Android 14
CPU speed
4 x 2.3 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
4 x 2.2 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
GPU clock speed
650 MHz
650 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
1600 MHz
1600 MHz
Semiconductor size
12 nm
12 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 10
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL version
3.2
-
OpenGL ES version
3.2
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
8 threads
-
Uses HMP
✔
-
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
14.9 GB/s
13.9 GB/s
OpenCL version
1.2
1.2
EMMC version
5.1
5.1
DDR memory version
4
4
Maximum memory amount
6GB
8GB
Uses multithreading
-
✔
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
5W
-
Release date
2020
2019
Has NX bit
✔
✔
Has an external memory slot
✔
✔
GPU turbo
680 MHz
680 MHz
Memory channels
-
2
Maximum amount of external memory supported
1024GB
-
Bits executed at a time
128
-
VFP version
4
-
Cameras
Main camera
48 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
8 MP
Front camera
8MP
5MP
Video recording (main camera)
1080 x 30 fps
1080 x 30 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
f/2.0
Has a BSI sensor
✔
-
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
-
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
-
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
-
Optical zoom
-
0x
Number of flash LEDs
1
2
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
-
✔
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
-
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Operating system
Has clipboard warnings
-
✔
Has location privacy options
-
✔
Has camera/microphone privacy options
-
✔
Has theme customization
✔
✔
Can play games while they download
-
✔
Has dark mode
✔
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
✔
Has battery health check
-
✔
Has an extra dim mode
-
✔
Has focus modes
✔
✔
Has dynamic theming
-
✔
Can offload apps
-
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Has scrolling screenshots
-
✔
Supports split screen
✔
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Is free and open source
✔
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
✔
Supports widgets
✔
✔
More languages supported
125
125
Has offline voice recognition
✔
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Battery
Battery power
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
15W
10W
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Audio
Number of microphones
2
-
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔
✔
Has a radio
✔
✔
Features
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Download speed
300 MBits/s
-
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
-
Has USB Type-C
✔
✔
USB version
2
2
Has NFC
✔
-
SIM cards
2 SIM
2 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
✔
Bluetooth version
5
5.3
Has GPS
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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