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
5.7/ 10 — Below average
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Full specs & details
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021
5.6/ 10 — Below average
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Full specs & detailsWhich 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
| Category | Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 3.5Tie | 3.5Tie |
| Camera | 6.5Tie | 6.5Tie |
| Display | 5.2 | 5.9Better |
| Battery | 6.9Better | 5.7 |
| Design & Build | 6.2Tie | 6.2Tie |
| Software | 6.6Better | 6.0 |
| Audio | 6.5Tie | 6.5Tie |
| Call Quality | 6.2Tie | 6.2Tie |
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Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Available |
| Release date | 9 Aug 2021 | 27 May 2021 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android |
| OS version | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 |
| Chipset (as published) | Exynos 850 (8 nm) | Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 | Mali-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 GB | 3 GB RAM + 64 GB · 4 GB RAM + 64 GB · 4 GB RAM + 128 GB |
| Card slot | Dedicated slot | Dedicated slot |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.5″ | 6.3″ |
| Resolution | 720 × 1,600 pixels | 1,080 × 2,340 pixels |
| Panel type | LCD (other) | IPS LCD |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits |
| Display protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 18W |
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 164 × 75.8 × 8.9 mm | 158.3 × 75.3 × 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g |
| Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Colours | Black, Blue, Red | Neptune Blue, Moonlight White, Space Black |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Audio | ||
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted | Rear-mounted |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Camera | ||
| Rear cameras | 48 MP wide (f/2) · 5 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) · 2 MP macro | 48 MP wide (f/1.8) · 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) · 2 MP macro |
| Front cameras | 8 MP (f/2.2) | 13 MP wide (f/2) |
| Video (max) | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Network · Bands 2g | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Network · Bands 3g | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| Network · Bands 4g | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 |
| Network · Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Main Camera · Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Main Camera · Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS |
| Selfie Camera · Single | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Selfie Camera · Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Connectivity · Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | FM radio |
| Misc · Models | SM-A127F/DSN, SM-A127F/DS, SM-A127F, SM-A127M, SM-A127U | M1908C3JGG |
| Misc · Sar Eu | 0.67 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body) | 0.57 W/kg (head) 0.94 W/kg (body) |
| Misc · Price | About 130 EUR | About 160 EUR |
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