Samsung Galaxy M12
#2488
Xiaomi Mi Max
#3033Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M12
Xiaomi Mi Max
Performance
69.261.5
Camera
28.453.2
Display
74.958.9
Battery
33.731.6
Build
67.993.2
Connectivity
60.356.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.544.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M12 features a 6.5-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Mi Max has a slightly larger 6.44-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels but only a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy M12 is powered by the Exynos 850 chipset, whereas the Mi Max offers options between Snapdragon 650 and 652, both of which provide superior processing capabilities.
- The camera setup on the M12 includes a 48 MP main sensor, compared to the Mi Max's 16 MP, although the latter can record in 4K.
- Battery capacity is higher on the M12 at 5000 mAh, compared to the Mi Max's 4850 mAh, but the latter lacks fast charging.
- Build quality favors the Mi Max with its aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 4, while the M12 uses a plastic frame.
- Finally, the Galaxy M12 runs on Android 11 with One UI Core 3.1, while the Mi Max originally shipped with Android 6.0, upgradable to 7.0, indicating a more modern software experience on the M12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M12
Xiaomi Mi Max
General
Release Date
2021, April 19
2016
Announced
2021, April 19
2016
Description
Not to be confused with Samsung Galaxy M12 for India
Versions: Global; Standard; Prime
Display
Size
6.5"
6.44"
Type
PLS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 850 (8 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) - Prime model
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
GPU
Mali-G52
Adreno 510
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM (Prime)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4850 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Ion 4850 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164 x 75.9 x 9.7 mm (6.46 x 2.99 x 0.38 in)
173.1 x 88.3 x 7.5 mm (6.81 x 3.48 x 0.30 in)
Weight
212 g
203 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Blue, Green
Gray, Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.49 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, One UI Core 3.1
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass