Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M33
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Performance
87.183.2
Camera
38.128.4
Display
52.488.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
72.686.3
Connectivity
82.265.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
52.058.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M33 features a TFT LCD display measuring 6.6 inches with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G has a slightly larger 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy M33 is powered by the Exynos 1280 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 12 utilizes the Snapdragon 685, both offering competitive processing capabilities.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both phones featuring a 50 MP main sensor, but the Redmi Note 12 has a higher resolution selfie camera at 13 MP compared to the M33's 8 MP.
- Both devices come with a 5000 mAh battery, but the Redmi Note 12 supports faster charging at 33W compared to the M33's 25W.
- The Galaxy M33 runs on Android 12 with One UI 4.1, while the Redmi Note 12 operates on Android 13 with HyperOS, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M33
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
General
Release Date
2022, March 04
2023, March 23
Announced
2022, March 04
2023, March 23
Description
Versions:Global model with 5000 mAh batteryIndia-only model with 6000 mAh battery
Not to be confused withXiaomi Redmi Note 12 5Gfor International market andXiaomi Redmi Note 12 5Gfor China market
Display
Size
6.6"
6.67"
Type
TFT LCD, 120Hz
AMOLED, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 700 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 1280 (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G68
Adreno 610
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
13 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0"
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh (Global)Li-Ion 6000 mAh (India only)
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired4.5W reverse wired
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.4 x 76.9 x 9.4 mm (6.51 x 3.03 x 0.37 in)
165.7 x 76 x 7.9 mm (6.52 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
Weight
198 g
183.5 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Green, Blue, Brown
Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 0.89 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, One UI 4.1
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

