Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery vs Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery wins narrowly over Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G — 6.7 overall against 6.3. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery launched in 2022; the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G in 2021. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has the bigger battery — 4,500 mAh against 4,300 mAh.

Overall winner
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery

Xiaomi · Phone

6.7/ 10 — Average

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

Samsung · Phone

6.3/ 10 — Average

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Key highlights

HighlightXiaomi Redmi Note 12 DiscoverySamsung Galaxy A52s 5G
ProcessorMediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
Display6.67″ · OLED · 120 Hz6.5″ · OLED · 120 Hz
Main camera200 MP wide (f/1.7, OIS)64 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS)
Battery4,300 mAh · 210W charging4,500 mAh · 25W charging
RAM / Storage8GB / 256GB6GB / 256GB

Which is better?

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery wins narrowly over Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G — 6.7 overall against 6.3.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery takes 4 of the 8 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has the bigger battery — 4,500 mAh against 4,300 mAh.
  • On paper, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery has the higher-resolution main camera — 200 MP against 64 MP.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery charges faster — 210W wired against 25W.

Category scores

CategoryXiaomi Redmi Note 12 DiscoverySamsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Performance5.0Better4.6
Camera7.0Better6.6
Display7.2Tie7.1Tie
Battery7.5Better6.6
Design & Build7.2Better6.2
Software6.06.6Better
Audio7.3Tie7.3Tie
Call Quality7.8Tie7.8Tie

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Reasons to consider

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery

  • Faster charging (210W vs 25W)
  • Higher-resolution main camera (200 MP vs 64 MP)
  • Larger display (6.67″ vs 6.5″)

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

  • Lighter body (189 g vs 208 g)
  • Bigger battery (4,500 mAh vs 4,300 mAh)

Full specifications side by side

SpecificationXiaomi Redmi Note 12 DiscoverySamsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Launch
Launch statusAvailableAvailable
Release date1 Nov 20221 Sep 2021
Platform
OSAndroidAndroid
OS versionAndroid 12, MIUI 13Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6
ChipsetDimensity 1080Snapdragon 778G
Chipset (as published)Mediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MC4Adreno 642L
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery wins narrowly on Performance (5.0 vs 4.6)
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)8 GB RAM + 256 GB4 GB RAM + 128 GB · 6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 8 GB RAM + 128 GB · 6 GB RAM + 256 GB · 8 GB RAM + 256 GB
Card slotNoneShared / hybrid slot
Display
Display size6.67″6.5″
Resolution1,080 × 2,400 pixels1,080 × 2,400 pixels
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness (peak)900 nits800 nits
Display protection—Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Battery
Battery capacity4,300 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired charging210W25W
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery wins narrowly on Battery (7.5 vs 6.6)
Body & build
Dimensions162.9 × 76 × 9 mm159.9 × 75.1 × 8.4 mm
Weight208 g189 g
MaterialsGlass, AluminiumGlass, Plastic
ColoursBlackAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Purple, Awesome Mint
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery wins clearly on Design & Build (7.2 vs 6.2)
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
LoudspeakerStereoStereo
3.5mm jackYesYes
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
FingerprintSide-mountedOptical (under-display)
Network
Network technologies2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Camera
Rear cameras200 MP wide (f/1.7, OIS) · 8 MP ultrawide (f/1.9) · 2 MP macro64 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS) · 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) · 5 MP macro
Front cameras16 MP wide32 MP wide (f/2.2)
Video (max)4K@30fps4K@30fps
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Discovery wins narrowly on Camera (7.0 vs 6.6)
Additional specifications
Network · Bands 2gGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network · Bands 3gHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Network · Bands 4g1, 3, 5, 8, 19, 34, 38, 39, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
Network · Bands 5g1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Network · SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
Main Camera · FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, panorama, HDR
Main Camera · Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera · Single16 MP, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Selfie Camera · FeaturesHDRHDR
Selfie Camera · Video1080p@30/60fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Connectivity · RadioUnspecifiedNo
Misc · Models22101316UPSM-A528B, SM-A528B/DS, SM-A528N
Misc · PriceAbout 380 EUR£ 169.99

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