Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 has better RAM than Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S21 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S21
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 5.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 69999 | Rs. 54999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 is Rs. 69999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 13, 2020. The cost of Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) is Rs. 54999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 has larger screen size of 6.2 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB)'s 5.4 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 has Screen type where as Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) has OLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 476 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 421 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy S21 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S21 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 has 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera. Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21's 10 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 has version 10 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) has version v14 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Apple iPhone 12 Mini (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S21 5G | iPhone 12 Mini |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | October 13, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm | 64.2 x 131.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 133 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 5.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 421 PPI | ~ 476 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | Super Retina XDR, HDR Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | 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 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, Lightning Cable |
| 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, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Face ID, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes, yes Phase Detection autofocus | |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | iOS v14 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Apple Bionic A14 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | Yes | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 50 hours | |