Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 12R vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 12R and Samsung Galaxy A23 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Redmi 12R | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 12R, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 456,552
- against 318,821
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 550 nits
- against 508 nits
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- against 18 W
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
- Max. upload speed
- 1,500 Mbps
- against 900 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 613 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 456,552 Best value | 318,821 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 894 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,044 |
| CPU Description | 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green | Black, White, Peach, Blue, Copper |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 168.6 mm | 165.4 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 197 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % Best value | 82.5 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | PLS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 550 nits Best value | 508 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.79″ Best value | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px Best value | 2,408 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 400 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Frameless | PLS LCD, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Water Drop Notch |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.68 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.57 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.49 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.25 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 900 Mbps | 1,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 12R | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-A236U, SM-A236U1, SM-A236B, SM-A236B/DS, SM-A236B/DSN, SM-A236E, SM-S236DL |
