Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1560 x 720. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 85999 | Rs. 11990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 85999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 16, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 11990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Both the phones have Screen Type. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 394 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has only 264 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.3% than Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 85.8%. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 10 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 10.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A12 (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Galaxy A12 |
| 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 14, 2021 | February 16, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.6 x 161.5 x 7.8 mm | 75.8 x 164 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 205 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color PLS IPS (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1560 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 264 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.3% | ~ 85.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP f/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 48 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) 5 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) with autofocus |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 10 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Autofocus | 8 MP f/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v10, upgradable to v11 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Mediatek Helio P35 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |