Redmi Note 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A37
The Redmi Note 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $200 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads — 53/100 vs 43/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A37 is faster in AnTuTu (1,031,048 vs 467,392).
Redmi Note 12
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $250
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1031048 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 1140 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3346 vs 1396
- Lighter: 180g vs 188g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 13/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 72/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 12 vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the Samsung Galaxy A37 scores 10 points higher (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (60/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 leads (34/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 leads (66/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Redmi Note 12 — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy A37 — 58/100; 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 A37 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (60/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (34/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 12 | Samsung Galaxy A37 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $250 |
Redmi Note 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A37
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 12
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A37
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 12 and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A37 leads Redmi Note 12 by 54.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Redmi Note 12 was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (60/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (85/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (34/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 12 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (66/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 12 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 12 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 12 and the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Redmi Note 12 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 12 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 12 or the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Samsung Galaxy A37 leads on performance (60/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 12 over the Samsung Galaxy A37?
The Redmi Note 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.