Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12C. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 12C which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 12C
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Depth Sensor Dual | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 8990 | Rs. 16492 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 30, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12C is Rs. 8990. The launch Date of the second phone is October 14th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is Rs. 16492.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12C's 6.71 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12C has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 385 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 269 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 82.1%. Xiaomi Redmi 12C has 20.6:9 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 12C's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 12C (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12C has 50 MP + Depth Sensor 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 12C's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12C | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | 12C | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.38 W/kg (Head) 0.94 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 30, 2023 | October 14th, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.41 x 168.76 x 8.77 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.1% | ~ 86% |
| Features | 500 nit (typ), 1500:1 (typ) Contrast Ratio | 800 nIts Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, 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 | |
| 5G Bands | 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 | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | No | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 6 Years of Android Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Depth Sensor) | 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 | Standard HDR, Portrait Mode | 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 | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | OneUI 6.0 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Mediatek Exynos 1330 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | 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 | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | |