Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple | 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 27449 | Rs. 24999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 11, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 27449. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer is Rs. 24999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.6 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer has OLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 390 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than Samsung's phone ~ 84.8%. Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer's 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | A35 | Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 11, 2024 | |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (USB Type C to C), Ejection pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78 x 161.7 x 8.2 mm | 76 x 162.9 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 207.5 g |
| Colors | Black | Black; other colors |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 390 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.8% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | 1000nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | No |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 4 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 5 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 1/1.4", PDAF, OIS 8 MP (Ultra Wide) 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) macro |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) 1/3.06", 1.0µm Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | One UI 6.1 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | ARM Mali G68 MP4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 83 hours | |