Redmi Note 12 vs Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

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Key Specifications

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Display	6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz	6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz
Camera	48MP+8MP+2MP/13MP (Front)	50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front)
Battery	5000mAh, 33W	5000mAh, 25W
RAM	4GB	4GB
Storage	128GB	128GB
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Display	6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz	6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz
Camera	48MP+8MP+2MP/13MP (Front)	50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front)
Battery	5000mAh, 33W	5000mAh, 25W
RAM	4GB	4GB
Storage	128GB	128GB

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Recommended For	Performance, Display, Multimedia and Gaming	Battery, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera
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General

Colors	Ice Blue, Lunar Black, Sunrise Gold	Blush Pink, Mint Green, Thunder Black
Launch	March 30, 2023	February 27, 2025
Availability	March 30, 2023	March 05, 2025
Launch Price	₹17,999	₹12,499
Colors	Ice Blue, Lunar Black, Sunrise Gold	Blush Pink, Mint Green, Thunder Black
Launch	March 30, 2023	February 27, 2025
Availability	March 30, 2023	March 05, 2025
Launch Price	₹17,999	₹12,499

Display

Winner:Redmi Note 12

Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	90 Hz
Features	SDR	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	800 nits
Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	90 Hz
Features	SDR	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	800 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Weight	188 grams	191 grams
Front	-	-
Back	Plastic	Plastic
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
IP rating	IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant)	IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Mono Speaker	Mono Speaker
Weight	188 grams	191 grams
Front	-	-
Back	Plastic	Plastic
Side	Plastic Frame	Plastic Frame
Port	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
IP rating	IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant)	IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Mono Speaker	Mono Speaker

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Chipset Brand	Qualcomm	MediaTek
Chipset Name	Snapdragon 4 Gen 1	Dimensity 6300
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 619	Mali-G57 MC2
Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	Redmi MIUI	One UI
OS Updates(Years)	3 year(s)	6 year(s)
Chipset Brand	Qualcomm	MediaTek
Chipset Name	Snapdragon 4 Gen 1	Dimensity 6300
CPU	Octa-core	Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 619	Mali-G57 MC2
Software Name	Android	Android
Software Skin	Redmi MIUI	One UI
OS Updates(Years)	3 year(s)	6 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Camera Resolution	48 MP	50 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	8 MP	5 MP
Camera 2 Type	Ultra-wide	Ultra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution	2 MP	2 MP
Camera 3 Type	Macro	Macro
Features	AI Scene Detection, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Movie frame, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode	HDR, LED Fash, Panorama
Stabilization	EIS	EIS
Video	gyro-EIS, Macro Video Recording	gyro-EIS
Camera Resolution	48 MP	50 MP
Camera Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution	8 MP	5 MP
Camera 2 Type	Ultra-wide	Ultra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution	2 MP	2 MP
Camera 3 Type	Macro	Macro
Features	AI Scene Detection, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Movie frame, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode	HDR, LED Fash, Panorama
Stabilization	EIS	EIS
Video	gyro-EIS, Macro Video Recording	gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Front Camera Resolution	13 MP	13 MP
Features	AI Beauty Mode, HDR, Palm Shutter, Portrait Mode	Fixed Focus
Video	1080p@30fps, Time Lapse	1080@30fps
Front Camera Type		Wide
Front Camera Resolution	13 MP	13 MP
Features	AI Beauty Mode, HDR, Palm Shutter, Portrait Mode	Fixed Focus
Video	1080p@30fps, Time Lapse	1080@30fps
Front Camera Type		Wide

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	33 W	25 W
Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Polymer	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed	33 W	25 W

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage	128 GB	128 GB
Storage type	UFS 2.2	UFS 2.2
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
RAM type	LPDDR4X
Storage	128 GB	128 GB
Storage type	UFS 2.2	UFS 2.2
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
RAM type	LPDDR4X

Network

Sim Slot	Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE	5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE
Sim Slot	Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE	5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

WLAN	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5.1	5.3
Positioning	A-GPS, GLONASS, GPS	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFC	-	Supported
Radio	-	-
WLAN	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5.1	5.3
Positioning	A-GPS, GLONASS, GPS	BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFC	-	Supported
Radio	-	-

Features

Fingerprint Scanner	Side Mounted	Side Mounted
AI Features	AI Beauty, AI Scene Recognition
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, E-Compass, Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted), Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
Fingerprint Scanner	Side Mounted	Side Mounted
AI Features	AI Beauty, AI Scene Recognition
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, E-Compass, Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted), Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor

Redmi Note 12 vs Samsung Galaxy M16 5G

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