Skip to content

Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250) vs Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave 525 vs Xiaomi 12S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

,
Compare Xiaomi 12S X Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250) 05Points
Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
29Points Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB) Compare Samsung Wave 525 X
Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Wave 525 (GT-S5250)} 5 Advantages Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250) vs 12S (256GB/12GB)} 29 Advantages Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)82%
Lighter		vs182 grams (6.37 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsType-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
100MBvs+256GB (218GB available)2231 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)45%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+1 billion3845 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
146 PPIvs+419 PPI187%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+6.28"96%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP21 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 32MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)431 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps8474 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+4500 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
7 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences Clear highlight

📱 Model features

Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Change model 
ModelWave 525 (GT-S5250)12S (256GB/12GB)
Other model namesSamsung Wave525 S5250, Samsung Wave 2小米12S 5G (12GB RAM) 2206123SC
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date10/1/20107/7/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)55 x 109.5 millimeters (2.17 x 4.31 in)69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.2" inches6.28" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)146 PPI419 PPI
Colors260 thousand1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered1100nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
System versionBada 1.1Android 12
Firmware updateBada 2.0Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 13 / 14

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Chipset32bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1029495 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
RAM memoryfeature not registered12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage100MB256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.415mm123°1/3.06"1.12¾m
5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.28" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22Âľm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@60fps
1080p@960fps
Sony IMX707
Leica optics

📸 Front camera

Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported32 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.7Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Tuned by Harman Kardon
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredSupported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered50W Qi wireless charging
10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy14.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby920 hours (38.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink, LaFleur edition
• TouchWiz UI 3.0
• Java framework		• Colors: Gray, White, Purple, Green

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)Xiaomi 12S (256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
X

We use cookies to provide and improve our services. By using our site, you consent to cookies. See more details: Privacy policy.

OK
×

Share page: