Detailed Comparison of Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro

Looking for a new midrange smartphone? Two popular lineages have recently released contenders worth considering. The Samsung Galaxy A54 aims to bounce back after a lukewarm A53 release, following the success of the A52s. Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 12 Pro from Xiaomi boasts impressive specs and a competitive price point – typical of the brand’s mid-tier offerings. So, which one is the better choice? Let’s find out.

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Samsung Galaxy A54 VS Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro

	Samsung Galaxy A54	Redmi Note 12 Pro
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Display	Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM)	OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 900 nits (HBM)
Screen Size	6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio)	6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
OS	Android 13, One UI 5.1	Android 12, MIUI 13
Chipset	Exynos 1380 (5 nm)	Mediatek MT6877V Dimensity 1080 (6 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G68 MP5	Mali-G68 MC4
Rear Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)	50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Camera Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Rear Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps
Front Camera	32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm	16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps	1080p@30/60fps
Dimension	158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm (6.23 x 3.02 x 0.32 in)	163 x 76 x 8 mm (6.42 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
Weight	202 g	187 g
Body	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Memory Card Slot	Hybrid SIM slot	No
Internal Storage	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack	No	Yes
WiFi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.3, A2DP, LE
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
NFC	Yes (Regional based)	Yes (Regional based)
IR Port	No	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery	Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable	Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging	25W wired	67W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 46 min
Colors	Lime, Graphite, Violet, White	Stardust Purple, Frosted Blue, Onyx Black, White
AnTuTu Score	506678	490526
Price	$ 362.00 / € 430.00 / ₹ 37,990	$ 295.00 / € 311.00 / ₹ 24,999
Offers	Check Offers	Check Offers
Rating	4/5	4/5

The Galaxy A54 and Redmi Note 12 Pro are both strong contenders, but there’s a clear price difference between the two. While the Galaxy A54 comes with a premium price tag, it offers some advantages like better dust and water resistance and longer software support. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 12 Pro has some unique features you can enjoy daily, such as a headphone jack and an IR blaster.

Fortunately, both phones offer great displays and similar fundamental features. The Galaxy A54 may have a slightly better camera experience, but it’s not enough to sway you in its direction. The Redmi Note 12 Pro’s price tag offsets its shortcomings and offers its own unique selling points. So, if you’re in the market for a mid-range phone, these two options are worth considering.