Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2023 3:42 PM, updated: 11/15/2023 5:13 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) X Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

19 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)105% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (20GB available)82% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1650 pixels29% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6.71"29% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh61% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3100 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+159 grams (5.57 ounces)21% Lighter
8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
268 PPI	vs	+282 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

(front) 5MP

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
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Model	Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Other model names	Redmi 12C (22120RN86G)	Galaxy J5 SM-J510F/Dual-Sim 4G, Galaxy J5-6
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022	5/1/2016
Depth	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)	72.3 x 145.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.74 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.71" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1650 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	500nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
System version	Android 12	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 800/900/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.76" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple	• Colors: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.25W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.453W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)