Samsung Galaxy A34 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A34 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A34 5GSamsung Galaxy A34 5GGlobal · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A346B
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5GXiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5GGlobal · 6GB · 128GB
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Basics
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A346B
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.4Design & Materials 7.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.8Performance & Hardware 6.9Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.2Camera 7.6Camera
Connectivity score 7.9 Connectivity 8.5 Connectivity
Battery score 7.0 Battery 7.0 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
91 reviews
8.7
45 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G

Specs Samsung Galaxy A34 5G price comparison Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A346B 		Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G price compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 6.6" 6.67"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 83% useful 86% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 78.1 mm
161.3 mm
8.2 mm 		76.0 mm
162.9 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 199 g 187 g
Micro Dimensity 1080
Octa-Core 		Dimensity 1080
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 532.300
v10 		573.200
v10
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX582 Exmor RS
2 3 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.88
IMX766
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 16 Mpx · Unknow
Bands
OS Android 14 Upside-down cake Android 12 Snow Cone


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Comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G

With the recent advances in mobile technology, it is not surprising that more and more consumers are looking for good-quality, feature-rich smartphones. Two such devices from leading brands are the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. Before considering these two devices side by side, let us take a look at their individual features.

The Galaxy A34 5G comes with a 6.60-inch Super AMOLED display that offers a resolution of 1080 by 2400 (FHD+) and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. This smartphone has stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos sound capabilities. It has an 83.3% usable surface area, which helps users to easily operate the device. This mid-range device has a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (MT6877V) processor, 8GB or 6GB of RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of storage. It also has a fingerprint display scanner for added security.

The camera setup on the Galaxy A34 5G consists of a 48.0 megapixel standard lens, an 8.0 megapixel wide-angle lens, and a 5.0 megapixel portrait lens. It also has a 13 megapixel selfie camera and optical image stabilization (OIS). The device is powered by a 5000mAh battery, which supports 25.0W fast charging. Connectivity includes Bluetooth 5.3, dual SIM, NFC, and WiFi 6 (802.11ax).

Moving on to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, this mid-range device offers an AMOLED display which measures 6.67 inches, with a resolution of 1080 by 2400 (FHD+). The display has a refresh rate of 120 Hz, brightness of 500 cd/m² (typ), contrast ratio of 5000000:1, and HDR10 support. The device has stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos sound capabilities. Its body is made of plastic and is equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for extra protection. The device has a usable surface area of 86.3%.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (MT6877V) 6nm processor, 6GB, 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It also has a side mounted fingerprint scanner for added security. As far as cameras go, the device has a triple camera setup consisting of a Sony IMX766 50.0 megapixel standard lens, an 8.0 megapixel wide-angle lens, and a GalaxyCore GC02M1 2.0 megapixel macro lens. It also has a 16.0 megapixel selfie camera and optical image stabilization (OIS).

The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is equipped with a 5000mAh battery, which supports up to 67.0W fast charging. Connectivity includes Bluetooth 5.2, dual SIM, NFC, an audio jack, and WiFi 6 (802.11ax).

In conclusion, both the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G offer great features and specifications for mid-range smartphones. The Galaxy A34 5G has a marginally better display with HDR10+ support and a higher usable surface area. The Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, on the other hand, has a slightly larger battery and higher fast charging speeds. Both phones have a triple camera setup with optical image stabilization and a capable processor.

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Brand
Brand Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases SM-A346B 22101316G, MZB0D37EU

Release Date
Release date March 2023,
1 year ago 		October 2022,
1 year ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
Size
78.1 mm • 161.3 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 162.9 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 199 g 187 g
Usable surface 83 % 86 %
Materials Plastic Plastic
Resistance IP67 IP53
Colors
Silver

Gray

Green

Violet
Black

White

Blue

Symphony Of Light

Screen
Diagonal 6.6" 6.67"
Type Super AMOLED AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 399 Pixels per inch 395 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 1920 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Peak brightness - 900 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.2
8.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
9.2
Is it comfortable?
8.6
8.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.3
8.6
Number of reviews
91 reviews
45 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (MT6877V) MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (MT6877V)
CPU 2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A78+6x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 2x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A78+6x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 6 nm 6 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Mali-G68 MC4 Mali-G68 MC4

RAM
RAM 6 GB 6 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
532.300
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 76% of devices
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573.200
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 77% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.0
8.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.4
8.6
Number of reviews
91 reviews
45 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 50 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX582 Exmor RS Sony IMX766
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.88
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.56"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K4HA
Unknown
Type
ISOCELL
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 1.9
Pixel size
1.12 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Macro lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
GalaxyCore GC5035
GalaxyCore GC02M1
Type
CMOS BSI
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/5"
1/5"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
480 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 13 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX258 Unknown
Type CMOS --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 Unknow
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
92
Mobile
99
Photo
78
Video
102
Mobile
108
Photo
98
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.6
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
7.1
7.7
Quality of selfies
8.2
8.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
8.1
Number of reviews
91 reviews
45 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.990 W/Kg on head
0.990 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.8
8.7
Quality of the GPS
8.9
8.2
And the WiFi?
8.9
8.8
Number of reviews
91 reviews
45 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
25.0W 		Yes,
67.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 34%
    One day
  • 47%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 43%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
91 reviews
45 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 1 year ago
  • MIUI V13 (Android 12)
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 82%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 1%
    Never
  • 8%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 54%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 74%
    Every six months
  • 21%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
91 reviews
45 reviews
Prices
From $ 218 --
From $ 195 --

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