Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Samsung Exynos 1380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+8MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4980mAh, 120W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Samsung Exynos 1380 | ||
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+8MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4980mAh, 120W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery and Main Camera | Performance, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery and Main Camera | Performance, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Obsidian Black | Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Peach, Awesome White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 05, 2023 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 11, 2023 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹29,999 | ₹24,999 | ||
| Colors | Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, Obsidian Black | Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Peach, Awesome White | ||
| Launch | January 05, 2023 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 11, 2023 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹29,999 | ₹24,999 |
Display
Winner:Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1000 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Weight | 208.4 grams | 200 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 208.4 grams | 200 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 1080 | Exynos 1380 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Mali-G68 MP5 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 1080 | Exynos 1380 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Mali-G68 MP5 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Redmi MIUI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 6 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Macro | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Film Camera Mode, HDR, Long Exposure, Movie frame, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Timelapse | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | EIS | ||
| Video | Macro Video Recording, Pro Video Mode, Slow Motion | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Macro | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Film Camera Mode, HDR, Long Exposure, Movie frame, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Timelapse | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | EIS | ||
| Video | Macro Video Recording, Pro Video Mode, Slow Motion | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Night mode, Palm shutter, panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure), Time Lapse | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Features | Night mode, Palm shutter, panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure), Time Lapse | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G
| Capacity | 4980 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 120 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 4980 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 120 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
