Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India): Limited confirmed specifications — categories without real data are not scored.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G
6.2/ 10 — Average
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Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
5.9/ 10 — Below average
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Full specs & detailsWhich is better?
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) is too close to call — 6.2 overall against 5.9.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G takes 3 of the 8 categories both phones are scored in.
- On paper, Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G has the higher-resolution main camera — 50 MP against 48 MP.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G charges faster — 33W wired against 15W.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G is the lighter phone — 195 g against 205 g.
Category scores
| Category | Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G | Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 4.6Tie | 4.3Tie |
| Camera | 6.7Tie | 6.5Tie |
| Display | 5.9Better | 5.2 |
| Battery | 7.2Tie | 6.9Tie |
| Design & Build | 6.2Tie | 6.2Tie |
| Software | 6.0 | 6.6Better |
| Audio | 7.3Better | 6.5 |
| Call Quality | 7.8Better | 6.2 |
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Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G | Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Available |
| Release date | 23 Apr 2022 | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | Android |
| OS version | Android 11, MIUI 13 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Chipset | Dimensity 810 | — |
| Chipset (as published) | Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm) | Exynos 850 (8 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | 4 GB RAM + 64 GB · 4 GB RAM + 128 GB · 6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 128 GB | 4 GB RAM + 64 GB · 4 GB RAM + 128 GB · 6 GB RAM + 128 GB |
| Card slot | Shared / hybrid slot | Dedicated slot |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.6″ | 6.5″ |
| Resolution | 1,080 × 2,400 pixels | 720 × 1,600 pixels |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LCD (other) |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W | 15W |
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 163.6 × 75.8 × 8.8 mm | 164 × 75.8 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 205 g |
| Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Colours | Midnight Black, Twilight Blue, Star Blue | Black, Blue, White |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeaker | Stereo | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted | Side-mounted |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Camera | ||
| Rear cameras | 50 MP wide (f/1.8) · 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) · 2 MP macro | 48 MP wide (f/2) · 5 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) · 2 MP macro |
| Front cameras | 13 MP wide (f/2.4) | 8 MP (f/2.2) |
| Video (max) | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Network · Bands 2g | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Network · Bands 3g | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| Network · Bands 4g | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Network · Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Main Camera · Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Main Camera · Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera · Single | 13 MP, f/2.4, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Selfie Camera · Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Connectivity · Radio | FM radio | FM radio, RDS, recording |
| Misc · Models | 22031116BG | SM-A127F, SM-A127F/DS |
| Misc · Sar | 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body) | 0.79 W/kg (head) |
| Misc · Price | About 140 EUR | About 160 EUR |
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