Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s: Specs, Price, Performance

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Samsung Galaxy A12 smartphone's stunning display and features.
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Samsung Galaxy A21s in vibrant colors showcasing its sleek design.
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Product Comparison

Compare key features and specifications

Display
Samsung Galaxy A12
90%
9/10
Samsung Galaxy A21s
90%
9/10
RAM
Samsung Galaxy A12
80%
8/10
Samsung Galaxy A21s
80%
8/10
ROM
Samsung Galaxy A12
70%
7/10
Samsung Galaxy A21s
70%
7/10
Battery
Samsung Galaxy A12
80%
8/10
Samsung Galaxy A21s
70%
7/10
Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy A12
90%
9/10
Samsung Galaxy A21s
90%
9/10
Processor
Samsung Galaxy A12
80%
8/10
Samsung Galaxy A21s
90%
9/10
Samsung Galaxy A12
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Samsung Galaxy A12
Samsung Galaxy A21s

Brand/Manufacture

Samsung

Samsung

Model

Samsung Galaxy A12

Samsung Galaxy A21s

Code Name

SM-A125F/DSN, SM-A125F/DS, SM-A125F, SM-A125M, SM-A125U, SM-A125U1, SM-A125N, SM-A125W

SM-A217F, SM-A217F/DS, SM-A217F/DSN, SM-A217M, SM-A217M/DS, SM-A217N

Announcement Date

24 November, 2020

15 May, 2020

Official Release

21 December, 2020

02 June, 2020

Official Availability

Available.

Available.

Release Country

Global

Global

Screen Size

6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio),

6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2(~82.8% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution & Pixel Density

720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio, ~270 ppi density

720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio, ~270 ppi density

Brightness/Color Depth

PLS LCD

PLS LCD

Panel Type

PLS LCD

PLS LCD

Extra Feature

N/A, N/A

N/A, N/A

Dimensions (Size)

164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)

163.7 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm (6.44 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)

Physical Weight

205 g (7.23 oz)

192 g (6.77 oz)

Body Materials

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back

Color Variant

Black, White, Blue, Red

Black, White, Blue, Red

RAM & ROM Variant

32GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, 128GB, 128GB

32GB, 32GB, 32GB, 64GB, 64GB, 64GB, 128GB, 128GB, 128GB

Processor Variant

Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)

Exynos 850 (8 nm)

Core Chipset (CPU)

Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)

Exynos 850 (8 nm)

Graphics Power (GPU)

PowerVR GE8320

Mali-G52

Operating System (OS)

Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1

Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1

Front Camera Specifications

Sensor/lens

8 MP, f/2.2

13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm

Video Recording

1080p@30fps

1080p@30fps

Features/Modes

N/A

N/A

Rear/Main Camera Specifications

Sensor/lens

N/A

N/A

Telephoto Lens

No

No

Ultrawide Lens

No

No

3D ToF Sensor or LiDAR Scanner

N/A

N/A

Video Capabilities

1080p@30fps

1080p@30fps

Features/Modes

LED flash, panorama, HDR

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Battery Capacity

Li-Po 5000 mAh

Li-Po 5000 mAh

Battery Type

non-removable

non-removable

Charging Methods

15W wired

15W wired

Reverse Charging Support

No

No

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

GSM / HSPA / LTE

SIM-Support

Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

WiFi Version

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth Version

5.0, A2DP, LE

5.0, A2DP, LE

USB Type

USB Type-C 2.0

USB Type-C 2.0

NFC Supported

Yes (market/region dependent)

Yes (market/region dependent)

Headphone Jack Supported

Yes

Yes

FM Radio Supported

FM radio, RDS, recording

FM radio, RDS, recording

Infrared Supported

No

No

Speakers

Yes

Yes

Dedicated Features

Virtual proximity sensing

N/A

Durability (Water & Dust)

N/A

N/A