In today’s comparison post, we are going to jump into the crowded world of budget smartphones. Yep. A Redmi 9C vs Samsung Galaxy A12 is as budget as it gets.

Gone are the days where Xiaomi used to be upstarts. They are officially one of the big boys now. Samsung as ever, will continue to be an even bigger giant.

This Redmi 9C vs Samsung Galaxy A12 comparison was suggested by a reader. So if you have any comparison that you would like me to do, please leave it in the comments or join our telegram conversation. I do one weekly.

The Redmi 9C was a surprise addition to the Redmi 9 series in 2020. It was positioned as better option to the Redmi 9A. The Samsung Galaxy A12 on the other hand was a refresh to the A10 and packs some decent specs.

Body
Both phones are made of plastic all round. The only difference here is that the A12 is heavier.

Body – Tie

Performance
The SoCs on both phones are basically the same thing. The Helio G35 (R9C) is a reworked version of the older Helio P35 (A12). However, the Redmi 9C posts a slightly better performance of 109,000 on AnTuTu. The A12 comes second with a score of 101,000.

Both phones ship with Android 10 running their respective skins. The Redmi 9C runs MIUI 12 while the A12 runs One UI 3.1.

Performance – Tie

Display
Both phones are also closely locked when it comes to displays. They both use LCD displays with 720p (HD) resolution. Whilst the Redmi 9C is slightly bigger, it doesn’t count for much

This one is a tie.

Cameras
This is the one area where the A12 finally edges ahead of the Redmi 9C. The A12 houses a 48MP Samsung GM2 main camera, which for all intents and purposes is better than the 13MP on the Redmi 9C. The A12 also has a 5MP ultrawide camera which the Redmi 9C lacks.

The Samsung A12 also has a slightly better selfie camera.

Both devices record video at 1080p although it is quite evident that the A12 will produce the better videos.

Cameras – A12

Battery
Both phones also have similar battery capacities of 5,000mAh. The R9C has a slightly better battery consumption whilst the A12 has a slightly better fast charge.

This is a tie.

Connectivity/sensors
Both phones have similar connectivity options as well as similar sensors.

Another tie.

Prices and availability
The Redmi 9C is the more affordable of the duo. It sells for N60,700 (2/32GB), N72,800 (3/64GB) and N79,800 (4/128GB).

The A12 is much more expensive selling for N82,500 (4/64GB) and N88,800 (4/128GB).

Summary

Apart from the camera on the A12, both phones are exactly the same. If you want to pay extra for the cameras, knock yourself out. If however you’re on a budget, the Redmi 9C is still a good option.

https://inquisitiveuniverse.com/2022/02/26/redmi-9c-vs-samsung-galaxy-a12/

Well done old Tech man.

Review this pls.

"The Redmi 9C also has a 5MP ultrawide camera which the Redmi 9C lacks."

opera1:
Well done old Tech man.

Review this pls.

Typo

Fixed

Thank you

Weldone

Hey pls can you do Umidigi bison vs redmi 9t it seems bison beats it but i'm not sure

Kunja2:
Weldone

Thank you

Tobedated:
Hey pls can you do Umidigi bison vs redmi 9t it seems bison beats it but i'm not sure

I'll put it on my to-do list

Good job as usual.

Tobedated:
Hey pls can you do Umidigi bison vs redmi 9t it seems bison beats it but i'm not sure

I'm looking forward to this comparison

atheistandproud:


Thank you

you're welcome

Thanks bro. I have been having mixed feelings concerning which one to choose. Now my mind is made up......Till God pick my call for Iphone 16..

I kind of prefer the Samsung. As I don't really trust any of the 9 series

Classcaptain1:
Thanks bro. I have been having mixed feelings concerning which one to choose. Now my mind is made up......Till God pick my call for Iphone 16..

Lol. You're welcome

Classcaptain1:
Thanks bro. I have been having mixed feelings concerning which one to choose. Now my mind is made up......Till God pick my call for Iphone 16..

Which is?