Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global) compare
The best smartphone comparison tool: compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global) and choose the best model for you
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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global)
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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global)
What is the difference between the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global)? Which one is better? The answers to these questions and many more can be found here in this detailed comparison of the two phones. Discover the differences in specs between these two desirable devices, from screen size to battery life, in the table below. We have all the information you need to choose the best phone for you.
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Common specs
| Brand and model | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (Global) | |
| Rating | (+) | (+) | |
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| Release date | 2017, January | 2022, October 27 | |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm | 5.75 x 5.75 x 2.81 in | 165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm | 6.53 x 6.53 x 3 in | |
| Weight | 157 g | 5.54 oz | 188 g | 6.63 oz | |
| Body Build | Front/back glass, aluminum frame | ||
| Colors | Black Sky, Gold Sand, Blue Mist, Peach Cloud | Frosted Green, Matte Black, Mystique Blue | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion | 5000 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable | |
| Battery life |
Talking time - Up to 16 h (3G) Music play - Up to 53 h |
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| Approximate price | 250 EUR | 180 EUR |
Screen
| Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Display colors | 16M | 16M | |
| Screen size | 5.2" inc | 6.67" inc | |
| Screen area | 74.5 cm2 | 107.4 cm2 | |
| Screen format | 16:9 (height:width) | 20:9 (height:width) | |
| Screen to body ratio | 71.5% | 85.0% | |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 1920 px | 1080 x 2400 px | |
| Screen PPI /points per inch/ | 424 PPI | 395 PPI | |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Other specs | - Always-on display | - 120Hz -1200 nits (peak) |
Camera and Video
| Rear camera, main | 16 MP, Single | 48 MP, Triple | |
| Camera specs | -16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF | -48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF -8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) -2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
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| Functions | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | |
| Front camera, selfie | 16 MP, Single | 13 MP, Single | |
| Specifications | 16 MP, f/1.9 | 13 MP, f/2.5, (wide) | |
| Functions | HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Performance
| Operating system - OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Chipset | - Exynos 7880 Octa (14 nm) | - Qualcomm SM4375 Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6 nm) | |
| Processor CPU | - Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 | - Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
| Graphics processor GPU | Mali-T830MP3 | Adreno 619 | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | |
| Internal memory | 32/64 GB, 3 GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Benchmark
| Antutu 9 Total | 389687 | ||
| Antutu 8 Total | 103094 | ||
| Antutu 7 Total | |||
| GeekBench 6 Single Core | 164 | ||
| GeekBench 6 Multi Core | 782 | ||
| GeekBench 5 Single Core | 143 | 602 | |
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core | 926 | 1891 | |
| GeekBench 4 Single Core | 773 | ||
| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core | 4104 | ||
| GeekBench 4 RenderScript | 3000 | ||
| GeekBench 4 Battery | 3041 |
Communication and Connectivity
| SIM card | Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | |
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| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5G | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | Yes | No | |
| USB | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE | |
| Harmful irradiation |
SAR - 0.88 W/kg (head) 0.55 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.52 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body) |
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Music and Audio
| Radio | FM radio | ||
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes | |
| Others | - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic | - 24-bit/192kHz audio |
Other features
| Sensors | - Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | - Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass , Infrared port | |
| Other extras |
- ANT+ - Fast battery charging - - Samsung Pay -IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) |
- Fast charging 33W, 50% in 22 min - IP53, dust and splash resistant |
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| Versions |
- Versions: A520F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); A520F/DS (Global Dual-SIM); A520K/L/S (South Korea). Also known as Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Duos with dual-SIM card slots |
- Not to be confused with Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 for China market |
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