Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy M12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 9990 | Rs. 12950 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be October 16, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G is Rs. 9990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 11, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12950.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's 6.78 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 393 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 270 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 81.9% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81%. Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy M12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 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 11 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G | Samsung Galaxy M12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi A5 | Galaxy M12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 16, 2025 (Expected) | March 11, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.9 x 164 x 9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 270 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81% | ~ 81.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Brightness: 800 nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Virtual Light Sensing, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 2 MP | 48 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen3 | Samsung Exynos 850 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G52 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |