Samsung Galaxy A40 vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A40. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A40 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A40
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A40 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.9 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 16 MP + 5 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 17990 | Rs. 11499 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March, 2019. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy A40 is Rs. 17990. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 11499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A40's 5.9 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A40 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 437 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Samsung's phone ~ 85.7%. Samsung Galaxy A40 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A40's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A40 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A40's 16 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A40 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 25 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v9.0 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A40 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy A40 | 12 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March, 2019 | August 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 69.1 x 144.3 x 7.9 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 140 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 5.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 437 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.7% | ~ 91% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.2 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 16 MP + 5 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 25 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 7885 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G71 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3100 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Fast charging 15W | Yes, 18W |