Redmi 12C vs Samsung Galaxy A06
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy A06 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A06 leads — 34/100 vs 25/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 12C has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A06 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12C
Samsung Galaxy A06
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy A06 better?
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Lighter: 189g vs 192g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Samsung Galaxy A06, the Samsung Galaxy A06 scores 9 points higher (34/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 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 A06 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Samsung Galaxy A06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 1461 | |
| 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 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 167.3×77.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A06
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A06
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A06
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 12C and Samsung Galaxy A06, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A06
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performance
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 A06 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy A06?
The Samsung Galaxy A06 edges out the Redmi 12C by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Samsung Galaxy A06?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A06 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy A06?
The Samsung Galaxy A06 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Samsung Galaxy A06?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Samsung Galaxy A06 (30/100 vs 0/100).