Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A16 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 11499 | Rs. 16899 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 11499. The launch Date of the second phone is October 14th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is Rs. 16899.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A16 5G's 6.7 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 396 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 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 ~ 86%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A16 5G's 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 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 13 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 12 5G | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.38 W/kg (Head) 0.94 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 01, 2023 | October 14th, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | 800 nIts Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* 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 | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | 6 Years of Android Updates |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom up to 10x |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | OneUI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Mediatek Exynos 1330 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |