Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.73 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 85999 | Rs. 35999 |
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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 April 27, 2022. The cost of Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G is Rs. 35999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G has larger screen size of 6.73 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 522 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.6% than Samsung's phone ~ 88.3%. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple 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. Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 10 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S21+ 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 | January 14, 2021 | April 27, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.6 x 161.5 x 7.8 mm | 74.6 x 163.6 x 8.16 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 205 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.73 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 522 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.3% | ~ 89.6% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | Curved Display, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak), Reading Mode, Sunlight Mode, 360° Ambient Light Sensor, Display Mate A+, SGS Eye Care Display Certification |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| 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 |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BDS (tri-band) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Linear Motor, Barometer, Flicker Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | No |
| Extra Features | LiquidCool Technology, X-axis Linear Vibration Motor, Quad Speakers, Dolby Atmos, LPDDR5 RAM | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | SONY IMX707 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ProFocus, Ultra Night Photo, Portrait Night Mode, Portrait HDR, Long Exposure Mode, Oil Painting, Neon Trails, Light Painting, Photo Clones, Timed Burst, Night Mode, Document Mode, AI Camera, Movie Frame, Pro Mode |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus | 32 MP ƒ/2.45 Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 730 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, AMR, AWB |
| Video | Yes | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4600 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 50W Turbo Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes, 10W |