Home Phone comparison Xiaomi Redmi 12C and Samsung Galaxy A22 - Which is better?

Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Samsung Galaxy A22

40 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
VS
44 out 100
Samsung Galaxy A22
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Samsung Galaxy A22

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi 12C Manufactured in January, 2023, with display 6.71 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G85, vs Samsung Galaxy A22, Manufactured in June, 2021 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G80. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi 12C
  • Larger display: 6.71in
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.1 vs 5
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A22
  • Higher pixel density: 274ppi
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz
  • Lighter design: 186g vs 192g
  • Supports Dolby Atmos

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 2/32 GB
- 3/32 GB
- 3/64 GB
- 3/128 GB
- 4/32 GB
- 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 6/128 GB		 - 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 6/128 GB

Review

Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi 12C and Samsung Galaxy A22
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Smartphones:
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
vs
Samsung Galaxy A22

Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD Super AMOLED
Size 6.71 in 6.4 in
Resolution 720x1650 pixels 720x1600 pixels
Aspect ratio 20.6:9 20:9
Pixel density 268 ppi 274 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 400 nits 390 nits
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 82.6 % 84.3 %
Features n/a Always-On Display
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
396 nits
Samsung Galaxy A22
594 nits
sRGB gamut96.1 %140.9 %
PWM (Flicker)n/a127 Hz
Response time30 ms6 ms
Contrast1191:1∞ Infinite
Sources: NotebookCheck [Xiaomi Redmi 12C], [Samsung Galaxy A22]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 168.76 mm (6.64 in) 159.3 mm (6.27 in)
Width 76.41 mm (3.01 in) 73.6 mm (2.9 in)
Thickness 8.77 mm (0.35 in) 8.4 mm (0.33 in)
Weight 192 g (6.77 oz) 186 g (6.56 oz)
Water resistance No No
Back panel Plastic Plastic
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors - Black
- Blue
- Green
- Purple		 - White
- Black
- Green
- Purple
Fingerprint sensor Yes rear Yes In-Button
Screen-to-body ratio
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
82.6 %
Samsung Galaxy A22
84.3 %

Performance

Testing Xiaomi Redmi 12C and Samsung Galaxy A22 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G80
Max Frequency 2000 MHz 2000 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2 (Cortex-A75)		 - 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2 (Cortex-A75)
Process TSMC TSMC
Transistor Size 12 nm 12 nm
Neural Processor Yes Yes
Graphics Mali-G52 MP2 Mali-G52 MP2
GPU Cores 48 48
GPU Frequency 1000 MHz 1000 MHz
FLOPS 96 GFLOPS 91.2 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
407
Samsung Galaxy A22
521
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
1269
Samsung Galaxy A22
1568
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)407521
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)12691568
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
267015
Samsung Galaxy A22
238275
CPU8282582122
GPU4247138694
Memory7031647798
UX7140369661
NanoReview Score267015238275
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
725
Samsung Galaxy A22
682
Max Surface Temp.45.8 °C47.5 °C
Stability97 %98 %
Graphics Test4 fps4 fps
Graphics Score725682
Sources: 3DMark [Xiaomi Redmi 12C], [Samsung Galaxy A22]
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
8529
Samsung Galaxy A22
6681
Writing score99717093
Web score72505336
Video editing62715527
Data manipulation55405981
NanoReview Score85296681

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 3 GB
- 4 GB
- 6 GB		 - 4 GB
- 6 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency n/a 1866 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 32 GB
- 64 GB
- 128 GB		- 64 GB
- 128 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 12 Android 11 (Upgradeable to Android 13)
OS Size 13 GB 18.1 GB
UI Skin MIUI 13 One UI Core 5.0

Battery

Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Max Charging Power 10 W 15 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging No Yes (23% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 2:05 h 2:20 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
n/a
Samsung Galaxy A22
25:29
Web Browsingn/a10:51 h
Video Playbackn/a14:45 h
Gamesn/a05:51 h
Standby Moden/a121 h

Main camera

Matrix 50 MP 48 MP
Photo resolution 8150x6150 pixels 8000x6000 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash LED LED
Stabilization Digital Optical
8K Recording No No
4K Recording No No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Slow Motion n/a 120 fps (720p)
Lenses count Standard: 50 MP
Depth: 0.1 MP		 Standard: 48 MP
Ultra-wide: 8 MP
Macro: 2 MP
Depth: 2 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode		 Bokeh effect
Main lens
Matrix50 MP48 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal lengthn/a26 mm
Sensor size1/2.761/2.0
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Matrixn/a8 MP
Aperturen/af/2.2
Sensorn/aSony IMX355
Sensor sizen/a1/4.0
Pixel sizen/a1.12 μm
Stabilizationn/aDigital

Front camera

Matrix 5 MP 13 MP
Photo resolution 2592x1944 pixels 4128x3096 pixels
Aperture f/2.2 f/2.2
Sensor CMOS Sony IMX258
Sensor size n/a 1/3.1
Pixel size n/a 1.12 μm
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.1 5
Bluetooth features LE PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP
USB type Micro USB USB Type-C
USB version 2 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
NFC* Varies by region Varies by region
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM B2/3/5/8GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G BandsWCDMA B1/5/8UMTS B1 (2100), B5(850), B8 (900)
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B3/B5/B8/B34/B38/B39/B40/B41)LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41)
LTE category77
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Mono Mono
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio Yes Yes
Dolby Atmos No Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
79.7 dB
Samsung Galaxy A22
80.1 dB

Other

Class Budget Budget
Announced December, 2022 yr June, 2021 yr
Release Date January, 2023 yr June, 2021 yr
Launch Price ($) 150 230
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included Yes 10 W Yes 15 W
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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