Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 19800 | Rs. 34990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 06, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 19800. The launch Date of the second phone is july 10, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) is Rs. 34990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has OLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) has Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 411 PPI & Realme's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.65% than Samsung's phone ~ 85.3%. Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.06:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)'s 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Realme 12 Plus RMX3867 | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 06, 2024 | july 10, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.45 x 162.95 x 7.87 mm | 74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 177 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Pioneer Green, Navigator Beige | Navy, Olive, Graphite, Lavender, White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16.7M) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 92.65% | ~ 85.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak), HDR 10+ Certification | Intelligent Eye Comfort Shield, Smooth Scrolling |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n40/n41/n77/n78 | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, QZSS, GALILEO | Yes, with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyrometer, Acceleration Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Rain Water Smart Touch, LPDDR4X RAM, 5G + 5G Dual Mode | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT-600 Sensor | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex X1) + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A78) + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Adreno 660 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | Yes |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |