Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 12 Pro Plus 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 | 64 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 35999 | Rs. 26865 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 04, 2022. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 35999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 29, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 26865.
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.4 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Realme 12 Pro Plus 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 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S21 FE 5G | 12 Pro Plus |
| 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 | January 04, 2022 | January 29, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Charger, USB Data Cable, Sim Ejector Tool, Safety Guide, Quick Guide, TPU Protective Case | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9 mm | 74.02 x 161.47 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 196 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige, Explorer Red | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| 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: 5000000: 1, Brightness Adjustment: 20000 Level, Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, 950nits Local peak brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 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) | 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500) | 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 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | 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 |
| 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, 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 f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP 71mm f/2.8 (Periscope) 8 MP 16mm f/2.2 with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX890 (50MP), OmniVision OV64B Sensor (64) | |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | 3X Optical Zoom and 120X SuperZoom, Raw Domain Algorithm, Auto-zoom, Street Photography Mode, Moon Mode, Starry Mode Pro, Super NightScape, Pano, Professional Mode, Portrait Mode, HDR, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filters, Text Scanner, Portrait Distortion Correction, One Take, Super Group Portrait |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p, 720p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 32 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash | Punch Hole 32 MP 25mm f/2.5 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, F4V, M4V, 3GPP, WEBM, 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 | |