Samsung Galaxy A04s vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A04s and the Xiaomi Redmi 12C, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A04s | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|
| Price | $199 | $6,798 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.71 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 195 g | 192 g |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Jan 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A04s is ahead on wired charging. Xiaomi Redmi 12C is ahead on our rating, ram (max), screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 12C is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A04s is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A04s | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|
| Type | PLS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (peak) | IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~80.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.71 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) | 720 x 1650 pixels, 20.6:9 ratio (~268 ppi density) |
| Protection | Unspecified | — |
| Features | — | 1500:1 contrast ratio, NTSC 70% (typ), Reading mode |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A04s | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | Exynos 850 (8nm) | MediaTek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A04s | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 1TB |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A04s | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Dual | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 0.08 MP (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A04s | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A04s | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired | 10W wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A04s | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|
| Dimensions | 164.7 x 76.7 x 9.1 mm (6.48 x 3.02 x 0.36 in) | 168.8 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) | 192 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Colors | Black, Green, White, Copper | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A04s | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A04s | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|
| Announced | 2022, August 31 | 2022, December 31 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, September 22 | Available. Released 2023, January 01 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A04s or Xiaomi Redmi 12C?
Xiaomi Redmi 12C — 4 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A04s versus 6 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi 12C.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A04s or Xiaomi Redmi 12C?
Xiaomi Redmi 12C — 195 g for the Samsung Galaxy A04s versus 192 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 12C.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A04s or Xiaomi Redmi 12C?
Xiaomi Redmi 12C — Sep 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy A04s versus Jan 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi 12C.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A04s or the Xiaomi Redmi 12C rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A04s 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 12C 8/10.
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