Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy A55 5G 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 A55 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple | 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 35999 | Rs. 24999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 11, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is Rs. 35999. 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 A55 5G's 6.6 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G 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 ~ 85.8%. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer's 200 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer's 16 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 A55 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Explorer |
| General | ||
| Model | SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560 | 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 | 77.4 x 161.1 x 8.2 mm | 76 x 162.9 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 207.5 g |
| Colors | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon | Black; other colors |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M 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 | ~ 85.8% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | HDR10+, 1000 nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 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, Dual Stand-By | 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 | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | 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, E-sim | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 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 | Portrait, Panorama, HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 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 | OneUI 6 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | 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 | 28 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 79 hours | |