Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021

Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho: Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.

Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho

Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho

Samsung · Phone

5.7/ 10 — Below average

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021

Xiaomi · Phone

5.6/ 10 — Below average

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Which is better?

  • Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 is too close to call — 5.7 overall against 5.6.
  • Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho takes 2 of the 8 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho has the bigger battery — 5,000 mAh against 4,000 mAh.
  • Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho gives you the larger screen — 6.5 inches against 6.3 inches.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 charges faster — 18W wired against 15W.

Category scores

CategorySamsung Galaxy A12 NachoXiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
Performance3.5Tie3.5Tie
Camera6.5Tie6.5Tie
Display5.25.9Better
Battery6.9Better5.7
Design & Build6.2Tie6.2Tie
Software6.6Better6.0
Audio6.5Tie6.5Tie
Call Quality6.2Tie6.2Tie

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SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A12 NachoXiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
Launch
Launch statusAvailableAvailable
Release date9 Aug 202127 May 2021
Platform
OSAndroidAndroid
OS versionAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Chipset (as published)Exynos 850 (8 nm)Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52Mali-G52 MC2
Chipset—Helio G85
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)3 GB RAM + 32 GB · 4 GB RAM + 32 GB · 4 GB RAM + 64 GB · 3 GB RAM + 128 GB · 4 GB RAM + 128 GB3 GB RAM + 64 GB · 4 GB RAM + 64 GB · 4 GB RAM + 128 GB
Card slotDedicated slotDedicated slot
Display
Display size6.5″6.3″
Resolution720 × 1,600 pixels1,080 × 2,340 pixels
Panel typeLCD (other)IPS LCD
Brightness (peak)—500 nits
Display protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Wired charging15W18W
Body & build
Dimensions164 × 75.8 × 8.9 mm158.3 × 75.3 × 8.4 mm
Weight205 g190 g
MaterialsGlass, PlasticGlass, Plastic
ColoursBlack, Blue, RedNeptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black
SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 5Bluetooth 5.2
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
3.5mm jackYesYes
Features
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass
FingerprintSide-mountedRear-mounted
Network
Network technologies2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Camera
Rear cameras48 MP wide (f/2) · 5 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) · 2 MP macro48 MP wide (f/1.8) · 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) · 2 MP macro
Front cameras8 MP (f/2.2)13 MP wide (f/2)
Video (max)1080p@30fps1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS
Additional specifications
Network · Bands 2gGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network · Bands 3gHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Network · Bands 4g1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40
Network · SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 MbpsHSPA, LTE
Main Camera · FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, HDR, panorama
Main Camera · Video1080p@30fps1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera · Single8 MP, f/2.213 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Selfie Camera · Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Connectivity · RadioFM radio, RDS, recordingFM radio
Misc · ModelsSM-A127F/DSN, SM-A127F/DS, SM-A127F, SM-A127M, SM-A127UM1908C3JGG
Misc · Sar Eu0.67 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)0.57 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body)
Misc · PriceAbout 130 EURAbout 160 EUR
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