Samsung Galaxy A54 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Price | $3,325 | $349 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 67W |
| RAM (max) | — | 16 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 202 g | 181 g |
| Released | Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 |
Summary: Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo is ahead on wired charging, storage (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM) | OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, FHD+ (20:9 ratio, ~395 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Unspecified |
| Features | — | 12-bit flexible OLED, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, SGS Low Blue Light Certification |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| OS | Android 13, One UI 5.1 (upgradable to Android 16 with One UI 8.5) | Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (SM7475-AB) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x 2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x 2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Adreno 725 (580 MHz) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB (UFS 2.2) | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot or shared with SIM, up to 1TB) | No |
| Internal | — | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM (LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR, Nightography | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | — | HDR, panorama |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired fast charging | 67W wired, PD, QC |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm (6.23 x 3.02 x 0.32 in) | 161.1 x 75 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 202 g (7.13 oz) | 181 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame | Glass front (unspecified glass), plastic frame, plastic back (typical for segment) |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM and eSIM (region dependent) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 (ax), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Announced | March 15, 2023 | March 28, 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released March 24, 2023 | Available |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A54 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo — 202 g for the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G versus 181 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A54 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo — Mar 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G versus Mar 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo 8/10.
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