Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy F36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Samsung Galaxy F36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy F36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18499 | Rs. 21999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 18499. The launch Date of the second phone is August 07, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy F36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 21999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy F36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy F36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 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 ~ 85%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy F36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy F36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 13 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 15 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy F36 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 | SM-E366BZVBINS |
| 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 |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | January 05, 2023 | August 07, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (C to C), Sim Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.2 x 165.9 x 8 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 197 g |
| Colors | Frosted Green, Matte Black ,Mystique Blue | Luxe Violet, Luxe Violet, Onyx Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus |
| Brightness | 1000nits | |
| Features | 1200nits brightness, SGS eye care, Sunlight Mode, Reading Mode, Contrast ratio: 4500000:1 | Always-on Display, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N8(900), N28(700) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz), HE80, SISO, 1024-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, 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 Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚, 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | No | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panorama,Pro Mode,Night Mode, Custom Watermark, Document mode, HDR, AI scene detection, Time burst, Google Lens, AI Watermark, Movie Frame, Voice shutter | Bixby Vision, Food, Fun, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow Mo, Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/3.06", 1.12µm |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | OneUI 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 | 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 26 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 8 days | |