Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. Both devices score the same overall rating of 30/100. Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A12 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the Samsung Galaxy A12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 205g).
Samsung Galaxy A12
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 205g
- Better display (62/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (85/100 vs 46/100)
The Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Xiaomi Mi Play received the same MobileRank rating — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 leads (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | — | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 150 g | |
| Price | $180 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A12
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A12
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Xiaomi Mi Play
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 19/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (62/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (52/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (85/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
Both devices scored 30/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi Mi Play.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi Play is a better fit for everyday use.