Results of Bokeh Showdown: Redmi Note 12 Pro versus Galaxy A54 5G

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Samsung has just introduced its flagship middle-class cellphone, the Galaxy A54 5G, in RI in mid-March 2023. After two weeks, Xiaomi also brought the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G line for the Indonesian market.

These two cellphones are arguably the most eagerly awaited presence in the segment mid-range. Because, like their predecessors, the two series are known for their flashy specifications at relatively pocket-friendly prices.

The Galaxy A54 5G is available in 2 RAM/ROM variants. Each is priced at IDR 6 million (8GB/128GB) and IDR 6.4 million (8GB/256GB). Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 12 Pro comes in only 1 RAM/ROM variant (8GB/256GB). The price is pegged cheaper, namely Rp. 4.6 million.

CNBC Indonesia had the opportunity to try these 2 cellphones and try their camera capabilities, both for the conditions day light and low light.

In this article, CNBC Indonesia will first compare the bokeh capabilities of the Galaxy A54 5G and Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G.

It should be noted, the Galaxy A54 and Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G are both equipped with a 50MP main camera. Both also use a 1/1.56-inch Sony IMX766 jumbo sensor.

Indeed, the number of pixels on the camera The Galaxy A54 and Redmi Note 12 Pro are both descended from their predecessor series. But don’t be disappointed, because a bigger sensor will make the size per pixel of the camera bigger too.

With a large sensor, more light will enter when taking photos, so you can rely on it when capturing images at night. Another advantage, the bokeh effect on photos can be more perfect.

The bokeh effect is produced by opening the lens (aperture). The larger the sensor is usually followed by a lens that also increases in size. So, the aperture blades will be bigger to catch the light before the color is further processed.

Roughly speaking, a larger opening will result in more depth of field (depth-of-field) narrower, so the bokeh effect will be stronger.

Galaxy A54 5G Camera Bokeh Results

Bokeh Results of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Camera

Even though they both use a 50MP main camera with a Sony IMX766 sensor, the bokeh results from the Galaxy A54 and Redmi Note 12 appear different. This is influenced by other factors such as the resulting image processing technology tone different color.

It should also be noted, the Galaxy A54 and Redmi Note 12 Pro both have 3 rear cameras. On the Galaxy A54, the 50MP main camera (OIS, All-pixel AF, f/18) is accompanied by a ultrawide 12MP (f/2.2) and 5MP (f/2.4) macro camera.

On the other hand, the main camera Redmi Note 12 Pro 50MP (OIS, f/1.88) is accompanied by a camera ultrawide 8MP (f/2.2) and 2MP (f/2.4) macro camera.

Can be seen, tone the color of the bokeh photo on the Galaxy A54 looks more vibrant and kinda bright. Meanwhile, on the Redmi Note 12 Pro it looks more warm and ‘in’. Which deal is better, depending on the taste of each user.

However, in the middle class, you can say that the bokeh shots of these two cellphones are already qualified.

Galaxy A54 5G Camera Bokeh Results

Bokeh Results of the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G Camera

Additionally, bokeh circles on background photos also look more stuck on the Redmi Note 12 Pro than the Galaxy A54. It should be noted, the photo above was taken in Portrait Mode after the default on both cameras.

If you want to add a deeper bokeh effect, the user can set it further. On the Galaxy A54, the bokeh level can be set from 1-7. For default in the photo results above, using the 7th bokeh level.

On the Redmi Note 12 Pro, the bokeh effect can be adjusted from f/1.0 to f/16 aperture. On after auto, the bokeh effect above was taken at an aperture of f/1.4.

This is a comparison of the bokeh effect on the Galaxy A54 and Redmi Note 12 Pro. Keep an eye on articles related to these two cellphones on CNBC Indonesia, because there will be a further article that discusses a comparison of Wide Mode and Night Mode photos on these two medium cellphones.

(tib)