Xiaomi Mi 12i vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) has better RAM than Xiaomi Mi 12i. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi 12i has better resolution of 1080 x 2400 than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi 12i
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 12i | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 26990 | Rs. 29985 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is Jaunuary 06, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Mi 12i is Rs. 26990. The launch Date of the second phone is july 10, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) is Rs. 29985.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 12i has larger screen size of 6.71 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)'s 6.4 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi 12i has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) has Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 411 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 395 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Mi 12i's lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 12i (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 12i's 50 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)'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 11 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Mi 12i | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | MZB0BSJIN, 11i | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | Jaunuary 06, 2024 (Expected) | july 10, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.19 x 163.65 x 8.34 mm | 74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 207 g | 177 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Navy, Olive, Graphite, Lavender, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.71 inches, 2400 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.3% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | SGS Eye Care Certified Display | Intelligent Eye Comfort Shield, Smooth Scrolling |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | 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) | |
| 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, E-compass, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP 53 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | VC Liquidcool Technology, Wi-Fi 6 Enabled, Charging Time: 0 to 50% in 13 mins | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.89 (Main) 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panaroma, Document Mode, VLOG Mode, Time-Lapse, Long Exposure, Pro Colour Mode, Timed Burst, Movie Frame, Pro Mode | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080P, 720P | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.45 Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v13 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex X1) + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A78) + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A55) |
| GPU | ARM Mali G68 MP4 | Adreno 660 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Turbocharge | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Talk Time | 30 | |