FPSVersusRedmi 12 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A36
Performance score
Samsung Galaxy A36 is 19% faster than Redmi 12 5G by our estimate.
A smartphone's score is the score of its chip — our calculation from specs, not a benchmark. See screen, battery and cameras in the tables below.
Overview
| Redmi 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance (0–100) | 8.73 | 10.37 |
| Chip | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | Q3 2023 | Q1 2025 |
| Launch price | no data | $399 |
| OS at launch | Android 13 | Android 15 |
Display
| Redmi 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79″ | 6.7″ |
| Resolution | 2460×1080 | 2340×1080 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Memory
| Redmi 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 4 / 6 / 8 GB | 6 / 8 / 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
Battery, cameras, body
| Redmi 12 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 45 W |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3 |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight | 199 g | 195 g |
Pros and cons
Redmi 12 5G
- no notable advantages
Samsung Galaxy A36
- chip is 19% faster
- faster charging: 45 vs 18 W
- smoother screen: 120 vs 90 Hz
- more RAM: up to 12 vs 8 GB
- newer: released in 2025
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