Comparison between:
- Xiaomi Redmi 12
- Samsung Galaxy A40
- Xiaomi Redmi 10
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A40 | Xiaomi Redmi 10 | |
 |  |  | |
| Model alias | MZB0EYWIN | SM-A405FD A405FD SM-A405FN A405FN | - |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 76.28 mm 7.628 cm 0.25 ft 3.003 in | 69.2 mm 6.92 cm 0.227 ft 2.724 in | 75.53 mm 7.553 cm 0.248 ft 2.974 in |
| Height | 168.6 mm 16.86 cm 0.553 ft 6.638 in | 144.4 mm 14.44 cm 0.474 ft 5.685 in | 161.95 mm 16.195 cm 0.531 ft 6.376 in |
| Thickness | 8.17 mm 0.817 cm 0.027 ft 0.322 in | 7.9 mm 0.79 cm 0.026 ft 0.311 in | 8.92 mm 0.892 cm 0.029 ft 0.351 in |
| Weight | 198 g 0.44 lbs 7 oz | 140 g 0.31 lbs 4.94 oz | 181 g 0.4 lbs 6.38 oz |
| Volume | 105.07 cm³ 6.38 in³ | 78.94 cm³ 4.79 in³ | 109.11 cm³ 6.63 in³ |
| Colors | Midnight Black Sky Blue Polar Silver | Black Blue White Coral | Carbon Gray Pebble White Sea Blue |
| Body materials | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
| Certification | IP53 | - | - |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM / microSD Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Features | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) | GSМ 850 МНz GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) |
| CDMA | CDMA 800 MHz (BC0) | - | CDMA 800 MHz (BC0) |
| W-CDMA | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) | - | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) |
| UMTS | - | UМТS 900 МНz UМТS 1900 МНz UМТS 2100 МНz | - |
| LTE | LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28) LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) | LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) LТЕ 800 МНz LТЕ 850 МНz LТЕ 900 МНz LТЕ 1800 МНz LТЕ 2600 МНz | LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7) LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2000 МНz (В34) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UМТS GРRS LТЕ | UМТS НSРА+ | UМТS GРRS ЕV-DО Rеv. А LТЕ Саt 13 UL |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | МΙUΙ 14 (Аndrоid 13) | Аndrоid 9.0 Рiе Аndriоd 10 | МΙUΙ 12.5 (Аndrоid 11) |
| User interface (UI) | - | One UI | - |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | МеdiаТеk Неliо G88 (МТ6769Н) | Sаmsung Ехynоs 7904 | МеdiаТеk Неliо G88 (МТ6769Н) |
| Process technology | 12 nm | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| CPU | 2х 2.0 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А75, 6х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 | 2х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А73, 6х 1.6 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53 | 2х 2.0 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А75, 6х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2000 MHz | 1800 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2 | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | ARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2 |
| GPU cores | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| GPU frequency | 1000 MHz | 770 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 4 GB 8 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB 6 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| RAM channels | Double channel | Double channel | Double channel |
| RAM frequency | 1933 MHz | - | 1700 MHz |
| eMMC 5.1 | - | - |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 128 GB 256 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB 128 GB |
| UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | IPS | Super AMOLED | IPS |
| Diagonal size | 6.79 in 172.47 mm 17.25 cm | 5.9 in 149.86 mm 14.99 cm | 6.5 in 165.1 mm 16.51 cm |
| Width | 2.85 in 72.27 mm 7.23 cm | 2.53 in 64.15 mm 6.42 cm | 2.78 in 70.68 mm 7.07 cm |
| Height | 6.17 in 156.59 mm 15.66 cm | 5.33 in 135.43 mm 13.54 cm | 5.87 in 149.21 mm 14.92 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.167:1 | 2.111:1 | 2.111:1 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 720 x 1520 pixels | 720 x 1520 pixels |
| Pixel density | 380 ppi 149 ppcm | 285 ppi 112 ppcm | 259 ppi 101 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 88.28 % | 87.23 % | 86.49 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch | Capacitive Scratch resistant |
| 2.5D curved glass screen AdaptiveSync display 90 Hz refresh rate 500 cd/m² 1500:1 70% NTSC SGS Low Blue Light Certification | 370 cd/m² Always-On Display HDR10 | 2.5D curved glass screen DotDisplay Reading Mode 3.0 Sunlight Display 90 Hz refresh rate Adaptive-Sync technology |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Accelerometer Fingerprint Virtual Sensor | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass |
| Side-mounted fingerprint sensor | - | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
Main rear camera
The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | - | 3.92 mm 26 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - |
| Flash type | LED | LED | LED |
| Image resolution | 8190 x 6120 pixels 50.12 MP | 4608 x 3456 pixels 15.93 MP | 8190 x 6120 pixels 50.12 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode | Autofocus Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
Ultra-wide camera
Specifications of the ultra-wide camera of the device. This type of camera captures a wider field of view compared to the main camera.
| Sensor model | - | - | OmniVision OV8856 |
| Sensor format | - | - | 1/4" |
| Pixel size | - | - | 1.12 µm 0.001120 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Focal length equivalent (35 mm) | - | - | 13 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Field of view | 120 ° | 123 ° | 118 ° |
| Image resolution | 8 MP | 5 MP | 8 MP |
| - | - | GalaxyCore GC8034 version also available(#2) |
Macro camera
Specifications of the macro camera of the device. This type of camera in smartphones is used to snap close-up photos of tiny objects.
| Sensor format | 1/5" | - | 1/5" |
| Pixel size | 1.75 µm 0.001750 mm | - | 1.75 µm 0.001750 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.4 | - | f/2.4 |
| Image resolution | 2 MP | - | 2 MP |
Depth-sensing camera
Specifications of the depth sensor of the device. Depth sensors measure the distance between the subject and the camera, enabling features such as bokeh in portraits.
| Sensor model | - | - | GalaxyCore GC02M1 |
| Sensor format | - | - | 1/5" |
| Pixel size | - | - | 1.75 µm 0.001750 mm |
| Aperture | - | - | f/2.4 |
| Image resolution | - | - | 2 MP |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor type | CMOS BSI | - | CMOS BSI |
| Aperture | f/2.1 | f/2 | - |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | - | 3.75 mm | - |
| Image resolution | 3648 x 2190 pixels 7.99 MP | 6144 x 4043 pixels 24.84 MP | 3520 x 2270 pixels 7.99 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Face unlock HDR | - | Face unlock HDR |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers |
| 1217 linear speaker | - | Dual microphones with active noise cancellation |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GРS А-GРS GLОΝАSS | GРS А-GРS GLОΝАSS | GРS А-GРS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Features | A2DP LE | A2DP AVRCP DIP HFP HID HSP MAP OPP PAN PBAP HOGP | A2DP EDR HID LE |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | Micro USB |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering NFC VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC VoLTE ANT+ | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering VoLTE |
| NFC is market-dependent | - | - |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC | AAC AMR AMR-WB eAAC+ FLAC M4A MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid | 3GPP 3GPP2 AVI Flash Video H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 VP8 VP9 WebM WMV WMV7 WMV8 Xvid | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 3100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| 2G talk time | - | 18 h 1080 min 0.8 days | - |
| 3G talk time | - | 18 h 1080 min 0.8 days | - |
| 4G talk time | 37 h 2220 min 1.5 days | - | - |
| Charger output power | 9 V / 2 A | 5 V / 2 A 9 V / 1.67 A | 9 V / 2 A |
| Quick charge technology | - | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 |
| Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
| - | - | 22.5W fast charger in the box 9W reversed wired charging |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Head SAR (EU) | 1.439 W/kg | 0.83 W/kg | 0.848 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.41 W/kg | 1.65 W/kg | 1.128 W/kg |
| Head SAR (India) | 0.846 W/kg | - | - |
| Body SAR (India) | 0.747 W/kg | - | - |
| Xiaomi Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A40 | Xiaomi Redmi 10 |