Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Xiaomi Redmi 9, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
|---|
| Price | $61 | $5,997 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.53 in |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 205 g | 198 g |
| Released | Dec 2020 | Jun 2020 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A12 is ahead on main camera. Xiaomi Redmi 9 is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 9 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 A12 | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
|---|
| Type | PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.53 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
|---|
| OS | Android 10 (upgradable) | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) | MediaTek Helio G80 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
|---|
| Quad | 48 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) | 13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | Beautifying effect, Gesture control, Selfie focus, Stickers, Live focus | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5020 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired fast charging | 18W wired, QC3 |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 in) | 163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 3.03 x 0.36 in) |
| Weight | 205 g (7.23 oz) | 198 g (7.0 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (dedicated slot) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| NFC | Varies by region | Yes (Global only) |
| Radio | FM radio | Wireless FM radio (no wired headphones required) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A12 | Xiaomi Redmi 9 |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, November 24 | June 2020 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, December 21 | Available. Released 2020, June 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A12 or Xiaomi Redmi 9?
Xiaomi Redmi 9 — 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A12 versus 5,020 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 9.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A12 or Xiaomi Redmi 9?
Xiaomi Redmi 9 — 205 g for the Samsung Galaxy A12 versus 198 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 9.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A12 or Xiaomi Redmi 9?
Samsung Galaxy A12 — Dec 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A12 versus Jun 2020 for the Xiaomi Redmi 9.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Xiaomi Redmi 9 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A12 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 9 7/10.
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