Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Samsung Galaxy A25 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.43"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
108
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
13mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB)
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 12 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | vs |  12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) |
| +8GB LPDDR4X | vs | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| +256GB (228GB available) | vs | 128GB (108GB available) |
| +176 grams (6.16 ounces) | vs | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) |
| +8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | vs | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| +1080x2400 pixels | vs | 1080x2340 pixels |
| +409 PPI | vs | 396 PPI |
| +(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP | vs | (triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP |
| +1/1.52" inches | vs | 1/2.76" inches |
| +(front) 16MP | vs | (front) 13MP |
| +Proximity sensor | vs | Virtual proximity sensor |
| +33W | vs | 25W |
| +2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot) | vs | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| 2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm) | vs | +2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm) |
| AMOLED | vs | +Super AMOLED |
| 90Hz | vs | +120Hz |
| 6.43" | vs | +6.5" |
| EIS: Digital stabilization | vs | +OIS: Optical stabilization |
| f/1.9 (aperture) | vs | +f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Full HD (1920x1080) | vs | +4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Android 13 | vs | +Android 15 |
| 4G LTE-A | vs | +5G Sub6 |
| (4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps | vs | +(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps |
| Not supported | vs | +FM |
| 5.2 + A2DP/LE | vs | +5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| 31 Common items in both devices |
| UFS 2.2 |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| +24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| Model | Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) |
| Other model names | Redmi Note 12S (NFC) | Galaxy A25 5G SM-A256E/Dual-SIM NFC |
| Country or region available |    (Europe), Hong Kong, Taiwan |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | 4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/2023 | 12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023 |
| Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in) | 76.5 x 161 millimeters (3.01 x 6.34 in) |
| Weight | 176 grams (6.16 ounces) | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.43" inches | 6.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 409 PPI | 396 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 1000nits[peak] | 1000nits[peak] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| System version | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 15 |
| User Interface | MIUI 14 | One UI 6.1 / 7.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz) | ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 364204 (v9) | AnTuTu: 443302 (v9), 480800 (v10) Geekbench: 2023 (v5), 2098 (v6) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (228GB available) UFS 2.2 | 128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.2 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 400/150 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
📷 Camera | ||
| Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 12000x9000 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/1.52" inches | 1/2.76" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.7µm pixel | 0.64µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 720p@480fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/3.06" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers | Stereo sound |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 33W Wired fast charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 38 hours (1.6 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| 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: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green | • Colors: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Fantasy Blue, Personality Yellow |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi Note 12S (NFC 256GB) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |