Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $180 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 30/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 199,111).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 52 points (82/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12
Performance 19
Display 32
Camera 29
Battery 52
Portability 46
Value for money
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 better?
  • Cheaper: $180 vs $899

  • Overall rating 30/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 828
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 52 points higher (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (93/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).

Samsung Galaxy A12: The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A12 Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio P35 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 199111 3207005
Geekbench Single 476 3228
Geekbench Multi 828 9553
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm
Weight 205 g 205 g
Price $180 $899
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A12 MediaTek Helio P35
30/100
199111 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +93.8%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A12 by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A12
$180
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Price difference: $719. Samsung Galaxy A12 is cheaper by $719.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (93/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (94/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (63/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (87/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 by 52 points (82/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.