Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M31
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M31 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M31 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M31
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy M31 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 64 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 11999 | Rs. 12990 |
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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 is Rs. 11999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 25, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M31 is Rs. 12990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M31's 6.4 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has IPS Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M31 has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 411 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 ~ 84.1%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M31 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M31's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M31 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M31's 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M31 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 12 5G'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 10.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy M31 |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 5G | Galaxy M31 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 01, 2023 | February 25, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 75.1 x 159.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 191 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| 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 | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 84.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| 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 | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | |
| 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 63 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | UFS 2.1 |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Macro) Macro 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v10.0, upgradable to v12 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 2 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 119 hours | |