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For Indian budget phone lovers, the debut of the Redmi 10 Prime in the Indian market is one of the most beautiful things of the last quarter. The handset brings great midrange specifications at an incredibly affordable price, but there are a lot of devices in the same price range. Even Samsung is releasing several handsets in the low-end segment: one of the latest is the Galaxy M12. Does the Redmi 10 Prime offer a higher value for money than the Samsung Galaxy M12 or the latter is a better option for the money asked? This comparison between their specifications will clear your ideas in regards.

Xiaomi Redmi 10 Prime vs Samsung Galaxy M12

Xiaomi Redmi 10 Prime Samsung Galaxy M12
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 162 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm, 181 grams 164 x 75.9 x 9.7 mm, 212 grams
DISPLAY  6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), LCD 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS PLS
PROCESSOR Mediatek Helio G88, octa-core 2 GHz Samsung Exynos 850, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 64 GB –  6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE  Android 11, MIUI Android 11, One UI Core
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA Quad 50 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
8 MP f/2.0 front camera		 Quad 48 + 5 + 2 + 2 MP, f/2.0 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
8 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY 6000 mAh, fast charging 18W 5000 mAh, fast charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, reverse charging 9W Dual SIM slot

Design

The Redmi 10 Prime is undoubtedly the most modern device and the most attractive in terms of design. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy M12 that comes with a waterdrop notch, the Redmi 10 Prime has a punch hole on the display for the front camera. It has narrower bezels around the display and thanks to those, it is a more compact device. The rear design reminds me of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra, with a gradient color hue and a similar camera module. Both the phones have a side-mounted fingerprint reader for authentication and they are built with polycarbonate. Note that the Redmi 10 Prime has a dust proof and splash proof body, while Samsung Galaxy M12 does not. Do you agree with my opinion or do you think the Samsung Galaxy M12 has a more interesting design?

 

Display

The specifications of these displays are not so different. The Redmi 10 Prime and the Samsung Galaxy M12 have a display diagonal of 6.5 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, and a 90 Hz refresh rate. However, the Samsung Galaxy M12 has a PLS panel that is an inferior panel in terms of image quality. Further, the Redmi 10 Prime has the Gorilla Glass 3 protection by Corning which makes the front glass sturdier. Last but not least, the Redmi 10 Prime has stereo speakers instead of a mono speaker, so the audio power is higher.

 

Hardware/Software

Do you need the most powerful and the fastest phone? Then grab a unit of the Redmi 10 Prime. The Mediatek Helio G88 mobile platform mounted on this device has better CPU and GPU performance, so it can provide you a faster user experience in normal activities and even in gaming sessions. Further, you can get more RAM with the Redmi 10 Prime: its memory configurations offer up to 6 GB of RAM, while Samsung Galaxy M12 provides a max of 4 GB. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy M12 has a processor built with a better production process (8 nm) which consumes a lower amount of energy. The Galaxy M12 also runs One UI Core, an enlightened version of the One UI for low-end devices which provides better performance.

 

Camera

Despite Samsung produces the best cameras, Redmi 10 Prime has a better camera department. The main sensor is way better with its 50 MP resolution and an f/1.8 focal aperture. Even the ultrawide camera is superior with a resolution of 8 MP. Last but not least, the phone provides a front camera with a brighter focal aperture (f/2.0).

 

Battery

Redmi 10 Prime and Samsung Galaxy M12 are very good battery phones, but if you want the best, then Redmi 10 Prime is again the winner. Despite the inferior production process of its SoC, the Redmi 10 Prime is able to provide a longer battery life because it has a bigger 6000 mAh battery. It even supports reverse charging, so you can use it as a power bank.

 

Xiaomi Redmi 10 Prime vs Samsung Galaxy M12: Price

The starting price of the Redmi 10 Prime in the Indian market is Rs. 12,499 / $170, while the Samsung Galaxy M12 is priced at Rs. 11,499 / $156 in its base variant. Given that the Redmi is a way better phone, we recommend you to spend more and get it instead of the Galaxy M12, at least with the actual prices. You will get a stronger chipset, better cameras, and a bigger battery.

 

 

Xiaomi Redmi 10 Prime vs Samsung Galaxy M12: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 10 Prime

PROS

  • Powerful chipset
  • Full HD+ display
  • Good camera
  • Stereo speakers
  • Reverse charging
  • Bigger battery
  • IR blaster

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

 

Samsung Galaxy M12

PROS

  • 8 nm chipset
  • A lot of memory configurations
  • One UI Core
  • NFC

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

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