Samsung Galaxy A05 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A05 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 A05 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|
| Price | $120 | $6,798 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.71 in |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 195 g | 192 g |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Jan 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A05 is ahead on wired charging. Xiaomi Redmi 12C is ahead on our rating, 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 A05 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|
| Type | PLS LCD | IPS LCD, 500 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.71 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+) | 720 x 1650 pixels, 20.6:9 ratio (~268 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | — |
| Pixel Density | ~262 ppi | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | — |
| Features | — | 1500:1 contrast ratio, NTSC 70% (typ), Reading mode |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|
| OS | Android 13 (upgradable to Android 14, One UI Core 6) | Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6769V/CZ Helio G85 (12nm) | MediaTek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 1TB |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR4X |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 0.08 MP (depth) |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired | 10W wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|
| Dimensions | 168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm | 168.8 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | 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 | 5.3 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| NFC | — | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Xiaomi Redmi 12C |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, September 25 | 2022, December 31 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, October 15 | Available. Released 2023, January 01 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A05 or Xiaomi Redmi 12C?
Xiaomi Redmi 12C — 195 g for the Samsung Galaxy A05 versus 192 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 12C.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A05 or Xiaomi Redmi 12C?
Samsung Galaxy A05 — Oct 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy A05 versus Jan 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi 12C.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the Xiaomi Redmi 12C rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A05 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 12C 8/10.
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