Redmi 12C vs Samsung Galaxy A07
The Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy A07 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $120 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A07 leads — 41/100 vs 25/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A07 is faster in AnTuTu (533,135 vs 346,495); the Redmi 12C has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A07 doesn't.
Redmi 12C
Samsung Galaxy A07
- Overall rating 25/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 533135 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1364
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 184g vs 192g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12C vs the Samsung Galaxy A07, the Samsung Galaxy A07 scores 16 points higher (41/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). Value score: Redmi 12C — 32/100, Samsung Galaxy A07 — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12C | Samsung Galaxy A07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 533135 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 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 / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | MIUI 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $120 |
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A07
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A07
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A07
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 12C and Samsung Galaxy A07, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A07 leads Redmi 12C by 35.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy A07?
The Samsung Galaxy A07 is noticeably better than the Redmi 12C — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 12C and the Samsung Galaxy A07?
The Redmi 12C has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy A07 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy A07?
The Samsung Galaxy A07 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12C or the Samsung Galaxy A07?
The Samsung Galaxy A07 leads on performance (43/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12C over the Samsung Galaxy A07?
The Redmi 12C is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A07 is a better fit for everyday use.