Samsung Galaxy A24 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A24 targets budget-conscious users with a solid 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display running 90Hz refresh rates and a capable 50MP main camera with OIS. Redmi Note 12 Pro+ steps up at $329 with a larger 6.67-inch AMOLED screen pushing 120Hz, 5G connectivity, superior 200MP main camera, 8GB RAM standard, and blazing 120W charging versus Samsung's 25W. Processing power favors Xiaomi's Dimensity 1080 chipset over Helio G99, though both handle everyday tasks adequately. Battery capacity matches at 5000mAh, but the Redmi's charging advantage is transformative for daily usability. Samsung offers cleaner One UI 5.1 software versus MIUI 13's bloatware tendencies. Build quality slightly favors Xiaomi with aluminum frame and IP53 rating. For $80 more, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ delivers substantially more camera power, 5G, faster charging, and superior specs across the board, making it the stronger overall value proposition.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A24 if…
- →Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- →OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- →5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
Buy the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- →120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- →OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A24
Pros
- Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- 5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
- 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling
- 25W charging is reasonable for the price class
Cons
- No 5G support — 4G LTE only
- Helio G99 struggles with demanding games
- No water resistance or IP rating
- Video recording limited to 1080p at 30fps
- Ultrawide camera at 8 MP is low resolution
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- 120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- NFC included
Cons
- Dimensity 1080 is a mid-range chip, not flagship
- Heavy at 210 g
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is mediocre
- MIUI ads in some regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A24 | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 210 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | None | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 159 x 75 x 8.3 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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