Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) 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 + 8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 17690 | Rs. 30999 |
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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. 17690. The launch Date of the second phone is july 10, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 30999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) 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 + 8GB RAM + 128GB) 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 + 8GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) 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 + 8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| 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 | 128 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 | |