Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 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 J3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-J320FN | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 142.3 mm | 165.66 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Width | 71 mm | 75.96 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 7.85 mm | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Weight | 138 g | 183.5 g | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Body Colour | Black | Ice blue | Onyx grey | Mint green | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP53 | |
| Repairability Index | - | 7.5 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | 1.27 W/kg (body), 0.477 W/kg (head) | 2.55 W/kg (limb), 0.9 W/kg (head), 0.995 W/kg (body) | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Micro SIM | - | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | HD Super AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 6.67" | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Display Format | HD | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 395 ppi | |
| Max Brightness | - | 1200 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 4500000:1 | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
| Display Features | - | Sunlight Display, Reading mode, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, DotDisplay, E2 Pro |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.5 GHz | 2.8 GHz | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has higher processor core quantity than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 610 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| RAM | 1.5 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 8 GB | 128 GB | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| User Memory | 4.3 GB | - | |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS 2.2 | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 8 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2.76" | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | - | |
| Sensor Name | - | Samsung ISOCELL JN1 | |
| Lens Aperture | - | F/1.8 | |
| Lens Construction | - | 5-element | |
| Pixel Size | - | 0.64 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Special Effects | - | Bokeh effect | |
| Camera Modes | - | Portrait mode | |
| Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | - | 4-in-1 to 1.28μm pixel |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/4" | |
| Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | - | Omnivision OV08D sensor | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | - | 5-element | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Lens Element Qty (3rd Camera) | - | 3-element | |
| 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) | 5 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/3.0" | |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.45 | |
| Lens Element Qty (Front) | - | 5-element | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2600 mAh | 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Mi-FC fast charging technology | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has fast charging technology. |
| Talk Time | 780 minutes | 1860 minutes | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). |
| Run Time Details | Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 9 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 9 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 11 hrs Playback (Music): up to 53 hrs Playback (video): up to 11 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 780 min |
Talk: up to 1860 min Gaming: up to 9 hrs Playback (video): up to 21 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 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 | Google Android | Android 13 | |
| User Interface | - | MIUI 14 | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | 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 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | 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 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) has NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | - |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope | |
| Security Devices | - | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Security Technology | - | AI face unlock | |
| Additional Phone Features | Ultra Power Saving Mode | Graphite cooling, IR blaster, coin vibration motor |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | 33W charger | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP53, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, SGS Seamless Pro 120Hz Certification, Netflix HD Certification |
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