Redmi 12C vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads — 33/100 vs 25/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 12C has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't.
Redmi 12C
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better camera (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Samsung Galaxy A05 scores 8 points higher (33/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | MIUI 13 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 12C and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Samsung Galaxy A05
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12C and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 edges out the Redmi 12C by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for everyday use.