Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $180 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 30/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 199,111).
Samsung Galaxy A12
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Lighter: 205g vs 213g
- Cheaper: $180 vs $771
- Overall rating 30/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 53 points higher (83/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (91/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $180 | $771 |
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $591. Samsung Galaxy A12 is cheaper by $591.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (91/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 53 points (83/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.