Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Xiaomi Redmi 12. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-A520F | - | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 146.1 mm | 168.6 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Width | 71.4 mm | 76.28 mm | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Depth | 7.9 mm | 8.17 mm | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Weight | 159 g | 198.5 g | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Body Colour | Gold-sand | Peach-cloud | Black-sky | Blue mist | Sand gold | Midnight black | |
Body Material | Metal, glass | - | |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | Spill-resistant, dust-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | IP53 | |
SAR Value | 1.39 W/kg (body), 0.522 W/kg (head) | - | |
Integrated Components | - | FM radio | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | - | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Display Type | OLED display | - | |
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Display Technology | Super AMOLED | - | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.79" | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2460 x 1080 pixels | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 396 ppi | |
Max Brightness | - | 550 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 1500:1 | |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Reading mode 3.0 | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 90 Hz | |
Display Features | - | Reading mode, Dot Display, AdaptiveSync technology, 70% NTSC |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | - | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
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Clock Speed | 1.9 GHz | 2 GHz | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | ARM Mali-G52 |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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RAM | 3 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB + up to 16 GB virtual extension | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
User Memory | 23.1 GB | - | |
Memory Interface | - | eMMC 5.1 | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/1.8 | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Camera Modes | Food mode | - | |
Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch | AI Triple camera |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi 12. |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.1 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
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Standby Time | - | 552 hours | |
Talk Time | 960 minutes | 2220 minutes | Xiaomi Redmi 12 has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 960 min Active online usage (3G): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 18 hrs Playback (video): up to 19 hrs Playback (audio): up to 53 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 78 hrs |
Talk: up to 2220 min Standby: up to 552 hrs Playback (video): up to 16 hrs Reading: up to 26 hrs |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 13 | |
User Interface | - | MIUI 14 | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | - | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | Wi-Fi | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | - | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM | - |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | - | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, digital compass | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Security Technology | - | AI face unlock | |
Additional Phone Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, IR blaster |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68 | IP53, SGS Low Blue Light Certification |