At this time every smartphone brand launches a midrange smartphone more than a very high-budget smartphone. Smartphones in the midrange segment are more popular for high-budget and super-processor phones. Because midrange phones give us good performance in midrange budget and feel like premium.
The Samsung Galaxy A54 and Redmi Note 12 Pro
Some new contenders in this mid-range segment competition are becoming more popular in this generation time.
The Samsung Galaxy A54 and Redmi Note 12 Pro, After the Galaxy A52S super success the A5x series is going into trouble in the performance of the phones but now the Samsung Galaxy LA54 is released in the market and it puts the Galaxy A5x series back on the right track. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 12 Pro is the usual Xiaomi attempt at the mid-range segment that is well-specced and attractively priced.
Design & build quality
Samsung Galaxy A54 – Weight – 202 g, Dimensions – 158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm (6.23 x 3.02 x 0.32 in)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro – Weight – 187 g, Dimensions – 163 x 76 x 8 mm (6.42 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
Samsung Galaxy A54 and Redmi Note 12 Pro both phones are an ordinary standard size for their class and will take up a little bit of space in your pocket. the shapes of both of the phones don’t help with making them feel any more compact either. The Galaxy phone is 5mm a little bit shorter in the comparative to the Redmi phone, but on the other side, the Redmi is a little bit lighter and gives you a bigger display comparative the Samsung.
Some physical properties beyond the mere dimensions are worth mentioning here. Well, the Redmi is IP53 – Rated for being splashproof, (These labels are not fully waterproof, but they may be wiped clean and dry if they get splashed or slightly dirty.), but the Galaxy should be able to survive in 1metter deep water for next 30 mins because it’s rated on IP67.
On the Other hand, the Redmi has a couple of physical connectivity options that the Galaxy A54 does not have like a 3.5mm audio jack and an IR Blaster (IR Blaster or Infrared Blaster is a hardware feature that enables your Smartphone to act as a Universal Remote and using it you can control your TV, DVD players, Music player, AC, Projectors, Set Top boxes, etc.). The one Physical feature that Samsung has is a microSC slot but Redmi has none.
an additional feature is the fingerprint reader implementation. As we all know that Xiaomi most of the time provided us with a side-mounted fingerprint reader in their midrange phones, but on the other side Samsung has an optical under-display fingerprint sensor.
Display –
Samsung Galaxy A54 – Size – 6.4 Inch, Type – Super AMOLED 120Hz, Resolution – 1080×2340 pixels, 403 PPI
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro – Size – 6.67 Inch, Type – OLED 120Hz, Resolution – 1080×2400 pixels, 395 PPI
The most manifest difference in the displays was the size of the display the Samsung Galaxy is smaller at 6.4 Inches with the Supper AMOLED display type but on the other side the Redmi has a 6.67 Inch panel that is a litter bigger than the Samsung, the display type of Redmi is OLED. Samsung Galaxy A54 and Redmi Note 12 Pro both phone’s displays sport Full HD OLED with roughly comparable Maximum Brightness and a 120Hz Maximum refresh rate. Color reproduction is similarly a toss-up with a competent sRGB – tailored mode on each. The Galaxy HDR10+ is capable but if you are obsessed with these things then Redmi’s Dolby Vision certification gives you a confine.
Battery –
Samsung Galaxy A54 – Size – 5000 mAh, Type – Li-Po, 119-Hour Play Back Time,
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro – Size – 5000 mAh, Type – Li-Po, 97-Hour Play Back Time,
Samsung Galaxy A54 and Redmi Note 12 Pro Both are powered by 5,000mAh batteries, but the Galaxy manages to extract better endurance out of the same capacity. Most importantly, the screen-on results are better – by 4 hours in the web browsing test and 2 hours in video playback. Extra 4 hours on a voice call and better standby capacity mean the Galaxy lasts longer across the board, which is reflected in the overall ratings too. The Redmi isn’t bad, it’s simply not as good.
Charging –
Samsung Galaxy A54 – Fast charging – 25W, 15Min – 30%, 30Min – 56%, Full – 63Min
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro – Fast charging – 67W 15Min – 44%, 30Min – 78%, Full – 55Min
When we look at the charging speeds the table turns on the side of the Redmi. the Redmi Note 12 Pro is rated for 67W charging, while the Galaxy was on 25W charging. The 30 min’s of charging time, the Redmi will show you 0 to 78% while the Samsung will be showing you 56%.
On the Other side, Redmi comes with a charging adapter in the retail bundle, unlike the Galaxy.
Profomanse –
Samsung Galaxy A54 – Samsung Exynos 1380 5nm, RAM – 6GB/8GB, Internal Storage – 128GB/256GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro – Mediatek Dimensity 1080 6nm, RAM – 6GB/8GB/12GB, Internal Storage – 128GB/256GB
None of these phones is powered by a Qualcomm chipset – midrange budgets are better utilized with alternative SoC options. The Galaxy is using Samsung’s own Exynos 1380 chip, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro has the Mediatek Dimensity 1080 inside. Both have 5G capability and are manufactured on modern production nodes (5nm vs. 6nm).
The Exynos’ CPU has a 4+4 core configuration vs. the Dimensity’s 2+6 setup, though the powerful 4xCortex-A78 cluster in the Galaxy is capped at 2.4GHz, while the Redmi’s 2xA78s can reach a little higher at 2.6GHz. The Galaxy does outscore the Redmi by some 15-20% in multi-core CPU testing, though the difference under single-core load is negligible.
The Galaxy’s Mali-G68 MP5 GPU has one additional core compared to the Mali-G68 MC4 that the Redmi is equipped with. The A54 is then slightly better in graphics benchmarks too and should be an ever so slightly better option for gaming, though neither phone is a powerhouse in this respect.
One advantage that the Galaxy has on day one, and that’s only going to get bigger down the line, is software support. The A54 comes with Android 13 and should get 4 more OS releases in the future so up to 17), while the Redmi starts at 12 and is only promised 2 OS updates. The One UI vs MIUI debate is more of a personal preference, as both are highly functional and customizable.
Camara –
Samsung Galaxy A54 – Back Side – 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), Front Side – 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro – Back Side 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), Front Side – 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide),
Samsung Galaxy A54 and Redmi Note 12 Pro Both have similar camera setups – an ultrawide and a ‘macro’ camera join the primary one on the back. With that said, the Galaxy’s specific modules are a notch above the Redmi’s in all but the main 50MP unit – 12MP vs. 8MP ultrawide, 5MP vs. 2MP macro, and even a 32MP selfie camera vs. a 16MP one.
While the numbers don’t mean much all by themselves, they tell the story that the Galaxy is more tailored towards cameraphone use than the Redmi, and the images and video we got out of both do reinforce that notion. The differences are by no means huge, but the Galaxy has small advantages across the board, even on the seemingly identical primary cameras.
Video quality is another close call between these two. Both support 4K, but neither can stabilize it, so if you want stabilization, you need to go to 1080p30fps.
Price –
Samsung Galaxy A54 – 128GB + 8GB RAM – 38,999 INR, 256GB + 8GB RAM – 40,999 INR
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro – 128GB + 6GB RAM – 25,499 INR, 128GB + 8GB RAM – 27,990 INR
As we all know the main factor of comparison is the price of the phone. Samsung Galaxy A54 and Redmi Note 12 Pro phones have their price court in tho their feature and spec. the galaxy A54 is a premium smartphone, while the redmi note 12 Pro is maybe not be.
The Samsung Galaxy is available in two versions, the 8GB + 128GB variant price in India was 38,999/- and the second one is 8GB + 256GB price in India was 40,999/-, On the other hand, the Redmi Note 12 Pro also has two Verint the first one is 6GB + 128GB its price in India was 25,499/- and the second one is 8GB + 128GB its price in India was 27,990/-.
Conclusions –
In the battle between the Samsung Galaxy A54 and Redmi Note 12 Pro of capable midrange Smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy A54 comes at a premium price compared to the Redmi Note 12 Pro.
Galaxy A54 gives us an advantage like better dust and water resistance and longer software support. some of its pros you can more readily experience like the memory card slot or the nice selfies.
on the other side, the Redmi has a couple of these advantages you can enjoy daily, and if you need them, the Galaxy is simply not an option – the 3.5 mm audio jack and the IR Blaster.
It’s a good thing that there’s little to separate the two when it comes to a lot of the fundamentals. if you’re looking from Redmi’s perspective. Both phones have great displays, and while the Galaxy lasts longer on a single charge and the Redmi charges quicker, neither is truly a decider. Similarly, a slightly better overall camera experience on the A54 (arguably) is not enough of an incentive to sway you in its direction.
Yes, maybe the Galaxy’s advantages add up to a more complete total package, but the Redmi’s price does a lot to offset its shortcomings, plus it does have its unique selling points.
Get the Samsung Galaxy A54 for –
The IP67 rating and microSD slot.
The top-class battery life.
The more recent software and 4 years of OS updates (as opposed to 2 on the Redmi).
The great selfies.
Samsung Galaxy A54 Specifications –
- Display: Samsung Galaxy A54 comes with a 6.4 Inch large, 1080 x 2340 pixels high-resolution display with vibrant colors and good brightness levels.
- Processor: A fast and efficient Exynos 1380 processor that can handle multitasking and heavy usage without lag.
- RAM: A large amount of 6/8GB RAM to ensure smooth performance and the ability to run multiple apps at the same time.
- Storage: 128GB/256G Ample storage space for storing apps, media files, and other data.
- Camera: A high-quality 50MP camera system that can take sharp, detailed photos and videos, even in low-light conditions
- Battery: A long-lasting 5000mAh battery that can provide several hours of use on a single charge.
- Operating System: A user-friendly and feature-rich Android 13, One UI 5.1 operating system.
- Connectivity: Good connectivity options, such as 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11, and Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, ensure fast and reliable connectivity to other devices and networks.
Get the Redmi Note 12 Pro for –
The lower price.
The headphone jack and IR emitter.
The fast charging and the charger arriving in the box.
Redmi Note 12 Pro Specifications –
- Display: Redmi Note 12 Pro comes with a 6.67 Inch large, 1080 x 2340 pixels high-resolution display with vibrant colors and good brightness levels.
- Processor: A fast and efficient Dimensity 1080 processor that can handle multitasking and heavy usage without lag.
- RAM: A large amount of 6/12GB RAM to ensure smooth performance and the ability to run multiple apps at the same time.
- Storage: 128GB/256G Ample storage space for storing apps, media files, and other data.
- Camera: A high-quality 50MP camera system that can take sharp, detailed photos and videos, even in low-light conditions
- Battery: A long-lasting 5000mAh battery that can provide several hours of use on a single charge.
- Operating System: A user-friendly and feature-rich Android 12, MIUI 13 operating system.
- Connectivity: Good connectivity options, such as 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11, and Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE, ensure fast and reliable connectivity to other devices and networks.
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