Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 29/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 234,339); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) better?
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 63 points higher (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) by 95.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (100/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) by 63 points (92/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.