Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) vs Realme 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon). In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) | Realme 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 32 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 28996 | Rs. 23980 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is july 10, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) is Rs. 28996. The launch Date of the second phone is January 29, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 23980.
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)'s 6.4 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) has Screen type where as Realme 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 411 PPI & Realme's phone has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Samsung's phone ~ 85.3%. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:1.9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 32 MP + 8 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 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) | Realme 12 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy S21 FE 5G | 12 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | july 10, 2023 | January 29, 2024 |
| In The Box | realme 12 Pro 5G, USB Type-C Cable, 67W Adapter, Protect Case, SIM Card Needle, Screen Protect Film, Quick Guide, Important Product Information Including the Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9 mm | 74.02 x 161.47 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 190 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Navy, Olive, Graphite, Lavender, White | Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:1.9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.3% | ~ 93% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Intelligent Eye Comfort Shield, Smooth Scrolling | Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000: 1, Brightness Adjustment: 20,000 Level, Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 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) | NR: n1/3/5/8/28B/40/41/77/78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes with Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Support Meter Function |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Supports Dolby Atmos, Dual-mic Noise Cancellation, Hi-Res Audio Certification, 5G + 5G Dual Mode, Luxury Watch Design, 3D Vapour Chamber Cooling System, Super Linear Dual Speakers | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 50 MP 26mm f/1.8 (Main) 32 MP 2x optical zoom and 4x lossless zoom f/2 (Telephoto) 8 MP 16mm f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | SONY IMX882 (50 MP), Sony IMX709 Sensor (32 MP) | |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Photo, Video, Night, Street, Pro, Pano, Portrait, Timelapse, Slow-Mo, Text Scanner, Hi-Res, Starry Mode, Tilt-Shift, Macro, Movie, Dual-View Video, Group Portrait, Long Exposure |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p, 720p | 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 32 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.4 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 5.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1 |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex X1) + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A78) + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A55) | 4xCortex-A78@2.2 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |