Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12S vs Samsung Galaxy A54 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.43"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
108
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)
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24 Common items in both devices |
128GB (101GB available) |
UFS 2.2 |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
+17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Redmi Note 12S (128GB) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB) | |
Model | Redmi Note 12S (128GB) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB) |
Other model names | Redmi Note 12S (K7SR) | Galaxy A54 5G SM-A546E/DS |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Latin America), Brazil |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 4/26/2023, Announced: 3/6/2023 | 3/24/2023, Announced: 3/15/2023 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.87 x 159.87 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in) | 76.7 x 158.2 millimeters (3.02 x 6.23 in) |
Weight | 176 grams (6.16 ounces) | 202 grams (7.07 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
Redmi Note 12S (128GB) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.43" inches | 6.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 409 PPI | 403 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | 1000nits[peak] | 1000nits[peak] HDR10+ |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Redmi Note 12S (128GB) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB) | |
System version | Android 13 | Android 13 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 14 |
User Interface | MIUI 14 | One UI 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Redmi Note 12S (128GB) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz) | ARM Mali-G68 MP5 (950MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 364204 (v9) | AnTuTu: 507187 (v9) Geekbench: 2703 (v5.1), 2797 (v6) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Redmi Note 12S (128GB) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Redmi Note 12S (128GB) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 400/150 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
Redmi Note 12S (128GB) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 12000x9000 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.52" inches | 1/1.56" inches |
Pixel size | 0.7µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Redmi Note 12S (128GB) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi Note 12S (128GB) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Redmi Note 12S (128GB) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Redmi Note 12S (128GB) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Redmi Note 12S (128GB) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 33W Wired fast charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 45 hours (1.9 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Redmi Note 12S (128GB) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Onyx Black, Ice Blue, Pearl Green | • Colors: Graphite, Lime, Violet, White |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi Note 12S (128GB) | Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.68W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.693W/kg (head), 1.338W/kg (body) |