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Smartphone shock at Free Mobile: two models at 179 euros, which should you choose?

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Smartphone shock at Free Mobile: two models at 179 euros, which should you choose?
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The Free Mobile store offers the Samsung Galaxy A12 and Xiaomi Redmi 10 smartphones, two 4G models running Android at just under 200 euros. Which stands out as the best choice?

With the shock of smartphones, Univers Freebox offers you comparisons between smartphones sold at equivalent prices via the Free Mobile store, according to new availability and price movements. This is to help you choose according to your expectations.

Today, we are comparing the Samsung Galaxy A12 and Xiaomi Redmi 10, both displayed at 179 euros cash. Note also that they are also available at 4.99 euros per month via the rental offer with Free Flex purchase option.

The screen: Xiaomi

Although it doesn't have AMOLED either, the Xiaomi Redmi 10 scores three points with its best definition (Full HD+), its highest refresh rate ( up to 90 Hz) and its more discreet punch for the front camera. Its screen is simply more modern.

Our ranking:

  1. Xiaomi Redmi 10 (IPS, 6.5in, FHD+, 90Hz off-center punch)
  2. Samsung Galaxy A12 (IPS, 6.5in, HD+ & teardrop notch)

Performance: Xiaomi

Smartphone shock at Free Mobile: two models at 179 euros, which should you choose?

If the two smartphones do not promise sparks in terms of performance or 5G for the mobile network part, the Xiaomi Redmi 10 benefits from a more recent platform with a more powerful graphics part. This will not be a luxury in multimedia.

Our ranking:

  1. Xiaomi Redmi 10 (MediaTek Helio G88 chipset 2.0 GHz octa-core processor with 4 GB RAM)
  2. Samsung Galaxy A12 (2.35 GHz chipset octa-core processor MediaTek Helio P35 with 4 GB of RAM)

The photo: Xiaomi

Without widening the gap, the Xiaomi Redmi 10 5G offers a little more, in particular for the ultra wide-angle part. In this price segment, that of less than 200 euros, everything is good to take in terms of user experience.

Our ranking:

  1. Xiaomi Redmi 10 5G (50/8/2/2 Megapixels on the back, 8 Megapixels on the front)
  2. Samsung Galaxy A12 (48/5/2/2 Megapixels on the rear, 8 Megapixels at the front)

Autonomy and charging: tied

15 or 18 Watts, it's the same thing. The 5,000 mAh battery will provide good autonomy, especially for the most moderate users, but in return for a fairly long charging time by current standards. Of course, forget about wireless charging.

Our ranking:

  1. Xiaomi Redmi 10 (5000 mAh battery and 18 Watts wired charging)
  2. Samsung Galaxy A12 (5000 mAh battery; 15 Watts wired charging)

The choice of Univers Freebox

While the Xiaomi Redmi 10 does not necessarily widen the gap in terms of photos, charging power or network compatibility, it benefits from a more recent platform providing comfort in multimedia and a more up-to-date screen. It is therefore towards him that we would go more naturally. You can also find our test of the Xiaomi Redmi 10 .