Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Xiaomi Redmi 10

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Xiaomi Redmi 10, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Samsung Galaxy A12 smartphone

Samsung Galaxy A12

From $61
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VS
Xiaomi Redmi 10 smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi 10

From $79
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Head to head

Samsung Galaxy A12Xiaomi Redmi 10
Price$61$79
Our rating6/107/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging15W18W
RAM (max)6 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Screen size6.5 in6.5 in
Refresh rate—90 Hz
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)205 g181 g
ReleasedDec 2020Aug 2021
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi 10 is ahead on our rating, wired charging, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 10 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A12 is the cheaper option.

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Display

Samsung Galaxy A12Xiaomi Redmi 10
TypePLS LCDLCD, 90Hz
Size6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio)6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~83.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
ProtectionNot specifiedCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

Samsung Galaxy A12Xiaomi Redmi 10
OSAndroid 10 (upgradable)Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14
ChipsetMediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm)Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUPowerVR GE8320Mali-G52 MC2

Memory

Samsung Galaxy A12Xiaomi Redmi 10
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Main Camera

Samsung Galaxy A12Xiaomi Redmi 10
Quad48 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF; 5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Samsung Galaxy A12Xiaomi Redmi 10
Single8 MP, f/2.28 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
FeaturesBeautifying effect, Gesture control, Selfie focus, Stickers, Live focusHDR, panorama
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A12Xiaomi Redmi 10
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging15W wired fast charging18W wired, 9W reverse wired

Body

Samsung Galaxy A12Xiaomi Redmi 10
Dimensions164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)162 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.38 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight205 g (7.23 oz)181 g (6.38 oz)
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
SIMDual Nano-SIM (dedicated slot)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Comms

Samsung Galaxy A12Xiaomi Redmi 10
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothYes5.1, A2DP, LE
GPSGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS—
NFCVaries by regionYes (market/region dependent)
RadioFM radioFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Launch

Samsung Galaxy A12Xiaomi Redmi 10
Announced2020, November 242021, August 18
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, December 21Available. Released 2021, August 20

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A12 or Xiaomi Redmi 10?

Xiaomi Redmi 10 — 205 g for the Samsung Galaxy A12 versus 181 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 10.

Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A12 or Xiaomi Redmi 10?

Xiaomi Redmi 10 — Dec 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A12 versus Aug 2021 for the Xiaomi Redmi 10.

Is the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Xiaomi Redmi 10 rated higher?

We rate the Samsung Galaxy A12 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 10 7/10.

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