Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy M12Samsung Galaxy M12Global · 4GB · 64GB · SM-M127F
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10Xiaomi Redmi Note 10Global · 4GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy M12
Samsung Galaxy M12
Global · 4GB · 64GB · SM-M127F
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 4.9Design & Materials 6.6Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.3Performance & Hardware 6.3Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.3Camera 6.7Camera
Connectivity score 6.3 Connectivity 6.5 Connectivity
Battery score 7.6 Battery 6.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
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4 reviews
8.2
98 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy M12 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10

Specs Samsung Galaxy M12 price compare Samsung Galaxy M12
Global · 4GB · 64GB · SM-M127F 		Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 prices Xiaomi Redmi Note 10
Global · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 6.4" 6.43"
Resolution HD+ FHD+
Usable surface 80% useful 83% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 75.9 mm
164.0 mm
9.7 mm 		74.5 mm
160.5 mm
8.3 mm
Weight 221 g 179 g
Micro Exynos 850
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 678
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 117.341
v8 		277.254
v9
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
S5KGM2
2 3 4 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
IMX582 Exmor RS
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.45
Bands
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 12 Snow Cone

Brand
Brand Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases -- MOJITO, M2101K7G, M2101K7AG

Release Date
Release date March 2021,
3 years ago 		March 2021,
3 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy M12
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10
Samsung Galaxy M12
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10
Size
75.9 mm • 164.0 mm • 9.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.5 mm • 160.5 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 221 g 179 g
Usable surface 80 % 83 %
Materials Plastic Plastic, P2i Nano coating
Resistance - IP53
Colors
Black

Blue

Purple
White

Gray

Cyan Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.4" 6.43"
Type TFT LCD (IPS) Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1600 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 274 Pixels per inch 395 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Peak brightness - 1100 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 700 cd/m²
  • 4500000:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • DCI-P3
  • 84% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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8.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
--
8.9
Is it comfortable?
--
8.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
--
8.6
Number of reviews
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98 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 850 Qualcomm Snapdragon 678
CPU 4x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz 2x Kryo 460 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 8 nm 11 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G52 Qualcomm Adreno 612

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
117.341
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 51% of devices
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277.254
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 64% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 2.2
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, on the side

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

Audio

Audio
-
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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9.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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8.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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6.9
Number of reviews
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98 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5KGM2 Sony IMX582 Exmor RS
Type ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.79
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Sony IMX355
Type
CMOS
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
1.14 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/2.8"
3
Camera type

Macro lens

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
CMOS
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
4
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

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

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV13B10
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.45
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
--
8.6
Quality of nighttime photos
--
7.0
Quality of selfies
--
8.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
--
8.8
Number of reviews
--
98 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • 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)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
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)
  • B8 (900)
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
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

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.

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American measurement

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

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Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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8.6
Quality of the GPS
--
8.7
And the WiFi?
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8.6
Number of reviews
--
98 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
15.0W 		Yes,
33.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 28%
    One day
  • 55%
    More than one day
  • 10%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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98 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 11
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years 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?
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  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 20%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 2%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 40%
    Every six months
  • 53%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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98 reviews
Prices
From $ 160 --
From $ 263 --

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