Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A54 offers a more refined flagship experience with superior display brightness at 1000 nits versus 900 nits, better build quality using Gorilla Glass 5 with aluminum frame, and stronger IP67 water resistance compared to IP53. Its 50 MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture and OIS produces more balanced, practical results than the Redmi's attention-grabbing 200 MP sensor, which often struggles with detail preservation and noise in real-world conditions. The Exynos 1380 chipset paired with One UI 5.1 delivers cleaner software and faster updates than MIUI 13. However, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ counters with aggressive pricing at $329 versus $449.99, a larger 6.67-inch display, and genuinely impressive 120W charging that reaches full battery in roughly 15 minutes compared to Samsung's modest 25W. Both pack identical 8 GB RAM, 5000 mAh batteries, and 4K video. Samsung edges ahead for longevity, software support, and overall user experience quality, but the Redmi represents exceptional value if charging speed and screen size matter most to you. For most buyers prioritizing reliability and a polished interface, Samsung's $120 premium justifies itself.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A54 if…
- →IP67 dust and water resistance at mid-range price
- →Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Large 5000 mAh battery for multi-day use
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 A54
Pros
- IP67 dust and water resistance at mid-range price
- Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery for multi-day use
- Four years of OS and five years of security updates
- OIS on the main camera improves low-light shots
Cons
- Exynos 1380 trails Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 rivals
- No telephoto camera, only a macro lens
- No wireless charging
- 25W charging is slow compared to Chinese competitors
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 A54 | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 210 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 5 MP macro | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP5 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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