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Apple iPhone 12 VS Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Apple iPhone 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G comparison page allows you to compare devices based on full specifications, latest prices, features, pictures, and more. The summary section of the Apple iPhone 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G shows the most relevant details of this comparison like how each mobile has fared against another group-wise along with the key features. If you are looking for more details, scroll down to the full comparison section that shows the feature-wise comparison between these devices. You can also compare the pros and cons, compare prices, and compare the advantages and disadvantages of both of these devices.The Apple iPhone 12 has an overall score of 86%, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has an overall score of 89%. The lowest price of Apple iPhone 12 is Rs. 40,999 and the lowest price of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is Rs. 31,999. Product prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.Apple iPhone 12 offers a bezel-less design, a display notch, and a 6.1" display. This mobile phone comes with Apple A14 Bionic chipset (64-bit Hexa-core 3.1 GHz Firestorm + 1.8 GHz Icestorm 5nm processor) that is powered by the iOS 14 operating system. This smartphone is powered by a decent 2815 mAh battery and comes with 20W fast battery charging, 15W fast wireless charging. This mobile phone offers a 12 MP dual camera at the back.Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G offers a bezel-less design, a punch hole camera, and a 6.4" display with 120Hz refresh rate. As far as the performance is concerned, This smartphone comes with Samsung Exynos 2100 5G chipset (64-bit Octa-core 2.84 GHz Kryo 680 5nm processor) and runs on the Android 12 operating system. This mobile packs a massive 4500 mAh battery with 25W fast battery charging, 15W fast wireless charging. This smartphone is equipped with a 12 MP triple rear camera.
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SUMMARY
Apple iPhone 12
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
 Rs. 40,999Buy NowRs. 31,999Buy Now 
Overall Score
 
Processor & RAM
Excellent (81% score)
  • 64-bit Hexa-core 3.1 GHz Firestorm +...
  • Apple A14 Bionic
  • 4GB RAM
Excellent (87% score)
  • 64-bit Octa-core 2.84 GHz Kryo 680...
  • Samsung Exynos 2100
  • 8GB RAM
 
Camera
Excellent (88% score)
  • Dual camera, 12 MP + 12 MP, Dual LED flash
  • Single selfie camera, 12 MP
Top Class (93% score)
  • Triple camera, 12 MP + 8 MP + 12 MP, LED flash
  • Single selfie camera, 32 MP
 
Display
Very Good (75% score)
  • 6.1" OLED Screen
  • 1170x2532, 460 PPI
  • Oleophobic coating
Top Class (93% score)
  • 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen, 120Hz refresh rate
  • 1080x2400, 411 PPI
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
 
Storage
Excellent (82% score)
  • 64GB internal storage
  • Non expandable storage
Excellent (83% score)
  • 128GB internal storage
  • Non expandable storage
 
Battery
Excellent (83% score)
  • Li-Ion 2815 mAh
  • 20W Fast battery charging, 15W fast wireless charging
  • Proprietary charging connector
Top Class (96% score)
  • Li-Ion 4500 mAh
  • 25W fast battery charging, 15W fast wireless charging
  • USB Type-C charging connector
 
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Rs. 33,247@AmazonBUY

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General  
FormBarBar  
TouchscreenYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Display NotchYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Punch hole camera  
Buildglass back, aluminium frameplastic back, aluminium frame  
Operating SystemiOS 14Android 12  
2G NetworkGSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHzGSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz  
3G NetworkUMTS: 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHzUMTS: 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz  
4G Network (LTE)LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41  
5G NetworkYesYes  
SIM TypeDual SIMDual SIM  
SIM SizeNano SIM, eSIMNano SIM  
Ingress Protection (IP)IP68, Dust Resistant, Water ResistantDust Resistant, Water Resistant, IP68  
VoLTEYesYes  
AnnouncedOctober, 2020January, 2022  
StatusAvailableAvailable  
SAR Head: 0.77 W/kg, Body: 0.90 W/kg  
Display
Screen TypeOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X  
Screen Size6.1 Inches6.4 Inches  
Screen Resolution1170 x 2532 Pixels
Excellent (87% score)
1080 x 2400 Pixels
Excellent (83% score)
  
Pixel Density460 ppi
Top Class (90% score)
411 ppi
Excellent (85% score)
  
Screen ProtectionOleophobic coatingCorning Gorilla Glass Victus  
Screen to body ratio86%
Top Class (90% score)
85.3%
Top Class (90% score)
  
Aspect Ratio19.5:920:9  
Refresh Rate 120Hz refresh rate  
Other Features HDR10+, 1200 nits peak brightness  
Dimensions  
Size146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 inches)
Good (69% thickness score)
155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm (6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches)
Good (65% thickness score)
  
Weight164 g (5.78 oz)
Good (60% score)
177 g (6.24 oz)
Average (55% score)
  
Battery
Battery TypeLi-IonLi-Ion  
Battery Capacity2815 mAh
Good (68% score)
4500 mAh
Excellent (86% score)
  
Music Playback Time65 hours   
Wireless ChargingYesYes  
User Replaceable BatteryNoNo  
Fast Charging20W Fast battery charging, 15W fast wireless charging25W fast battery charging, 15W fast wireless charging  
Other Features Reverse Wireless Charging, 50% charge in 30 minutes  
Camera
Rear CameraDual cameraTriple camera  
Primary Camera12 megapixels, Wide, F1.6 aperture, 1.4 micron pixel size, 26 mm focal length, PDAF (Phase detection autofocus), OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)
Excellent (86% score)
12 megapixels, Wide, F1.8 aperture, 1.8 micron pixel size, 1/1.76" sensor size, 26 mm focal length, PDAF (Phase detection autofocus), OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)
Top Class (91% score)
  
Camera 212 megapixels, Ultrawide, F2.4 aperture, 1/3.6" sensor size, 13 mm focal length8 megapixels, Telephoto, F2.4 aperture, 1.0 micron pixel size, 1/4.5" sensor size, 76 mm focal length  
Camera 3 12 megapixels, Ultrawide, F2.2 aperture, 1.12 micron pixel size, 1/3.0" sensor size, 13 mm focal length  
FlashDual LED flashLED flash  
FeaturesHDR mode, Panorama modeHDR mode, Panorama mode  
Video Recording2160p (4K) at 60 fps, 1080p (Full HD) at 240 fps2160p (4K) at 60 fps, 1080p (Full HD) at 240 fps, 720p (HD) at 960 fps  
Video Recording FeaturesHDR video recordingHDR video recording, Electronic Image Stabilization  
Front CameraSingle front camera, 12 megapixels, Wide, F2.2 aperture, 1/3.6" sensor size, 23 mm focal length
Excellent (87% score)
Single front camera, 32 megapixels, Wide, F2.2 aperture, 0.8 micron pixel size, 1/2.74" sensor size, 26 mm focal length
Top Class (92% score)
  
FeaturesHDR modeHDR mode  
Video Recording1080p (Full HD) at 120 fps1080p (Full HD) at 60 fps  
Hardware and Storage
System ChipsetApple A14 BionicSamsung Exynos 2100  
Processor (CPU)64-bit Hexa-core 3.1 GHz Firestorm + 1.8 GHz Icestorm (5 nm)
Very Good (79% score)
64-bit Octa-core 2.84 GHz Kryo 680 (5 nm)
Very Good (75% score)
  
Graphics Processor (GPU)Apple GPU (Quad-core graphics)Mali-G78 MP14  
RAM4GB
Very Good (74% score)
8GB
Top Class (94% score)
  
Internal Storage64GB
Top Class (90% score)
128GB
Top Class (92% score)
  
Expandable StorageNoNo  
SensorsProximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer, Compass, Face Unlock, Ambient light sensorProximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, In-Display Fingerprint scanner, Ambient light sensor  
Other Features UFS 3.1  
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes  
EDGEYesYes  
3GYesYes  
4GYesYes  
5GYesYes  
WiFi802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, 6, dual band802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, 6, dual band  
Mobile Hotspot and TetheringYesYes  
BluetoothYes, 5.0Yes, 5.0  
NFCYesYes  
USBYes, 2.0, ProprietaryYes, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Mass Storage Device  
Headphone JackNo 3.5mm audio connectorNo 3.5mm audio connector  
Charging ConnectorProprietaryUSB Type-C  
WiFi Direct Yes  
GPSGPS, A-GPS, Glonass, GalileoGPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo  
Multimedia  
Alert TypesMP3 Ringtones, Polyphonic Ringtones, Vibration, Haptic feedback   
LoudSpeakerYesYes  
Stereo SpeakersYesYes  
FM RadioNoNo  
Music PlayerYes   
Audio FormatsMP3, AAC, WAV, MIDI, AMR, 3GP, FLAC, M4A, OGG   
VideoYes, MPEG4, H.264   
Noise Cancellation Yes  
Other FeaturesDolby AtmosDolby Atmos  
Internet and Applications  
BrowserYes   
YoutubeYes   
WhatsappYes   
FacebookYes   
TwitterYes   
EmailMicrosoft Exchange, SMTP, POP3, IMAP, Push Email   
Other  
PhonebookUnlimited Contacts, Contact Pictures, Contact Ringtones, Contact Multiple Numbers   
CalendarYes   
CalculatorYes   
AlarmYes   
StopwatchYes   
SMSYes   
MMSYes   
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Rs. 31,999@FlipkartBUY
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Rating
Expert Rating:
Expert Rating:
  
Pros & ConsPros
  • Amazing performance with A14 Bionic chipset
  • Beautiful LED display
  • Great set of cameras
  • Good build quality
  • Super battery life with 20W fast battery charging
Cons
  • Non-standard charging connector
  • Non-expandable storage
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack
Pros
  • Flagship performance with Exynos 2100 chipset
  • Sturdy build quality
  • Amazing set of triple primary cameras
  • Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate
  • Good battery backup with 25W fast charging support
  • Dolby Atmos sound
Cons
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Non-expandable storage
  
Advantages
This cellphone has a 6.1" OLED capacitive touchscreen. Phones with touchscreen are easier to use and more intuitive. Plus, touchscreen mobiles have usually bigger screens than mobiles without a touchscreen.
Apple iPhone 12 runs on iOS (iOS 14) OS. iOS is one of the most popular choices when it comes to choosing the operating system. Mobile phones running iOS generally offers better build quality and resale value as compared to similarly priced Android phones.
This phone is 3G enabled. Phones with 3G connectivity deliver data at much faster speeds as compared to the 2G.
This phone is 4G enabled. Mobiles with 4G offer up to 3000 Mbps speeds as compared to a maximum of 42 Mbps of the 3G network.
This phone is a dual SIM device. Dual-SIM phones allow you to utilize two networks at the same time resulting in better coverage and reduced cost.
Apple iPhone 12 offers IP68 marking. Dust and water-resistant (waterproof) mobiles offer great assurance against residue and water. It shields your phone from sudden rain or an unintentional drop in water.
Apple iPhone 12 offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE) connectivity. You can enjoy the high-quality HD voice calls using VoLTE. It also offers enhanced battery life and quick call connection time.
This phone has 5G connectivity. Phones with 5G capability allow you to access multi-Gbps peak data speeds.
Apple iPhone 12 has a 6.1" screen. Big display increases your productivity by displaying more information at once without the need to scroll. It also allows us to enjoy online content like YouTube videos and movies.
This mobile has a pixel density of 460 PPI (Pixels per Inch). The high PPI screen has a lot more pixels spread across the screen that makes the screen look sharper.
This phone has 86.0% screen to body ratio. Phones with a higher screen to body ratio offer more screen space in a relatively smaller size.
This phone is 7.4 mm in thickness. Slim phones look good and are easier to hold in your hands. It also easily fits into the purse.
This phone supports wireless charging. That means you do not have to worry about cables anymore.
This phone supports fast charging. Phones with fast charging support allow you to quickly charge your phone in a very less amount of time.
This device has 6-core processor chip. Multi-core CPUs offer smooth streaming HD videos, fluid performance, quick loading time of apps and pictures, and flawless gaming performance.
The chipset of this device is manufactured using the 5 nm process. Chips created using the latest manufacturing process are generally more efficient, optimized for battery life, smaller in size and emit less heat.
This mobile has 4 GB of RAM. Having more RAM enables quick loading apps, fluid switching between apps while multitasking, and better gaming performance.
This phone has 64 GB of internal storage. Large internal storage allows you to store more pictures, videos, and applications on your phone without having to worry about cleaning up the storage space frequently.
This device offers a WiFi support. WiFi provides convinient and secure access to the internet. It provides more reliable connection too.
This phone has a WiFi hotspot capability. A WiFi hotspot lets you use your mobile internet in other devices like a laptop using WiFi connection.
This mobile comes with a Bluetooth support. Bluetooth technology offers a wireless connection using which you can connect to various Bluetooth enabled devices like headphones or game controllers.
This mobile comes with an NFC support. Phones with NFC can share content, program NFC tags, or pay without using the card.
This mobile comes with the GPS receiver. Phones with GPS capability provide turn by turn navigation and can utilize location based services.
This phone supports Dolby audio. The Dolby audio technology offers crystal clear sound using advanced audio formatting and signal processing.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G offers a 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen. Mobile phones with touchscreen are more intuitive to use. Also, touchscreen phones generally have larger screens than phones without a touchscreen.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G runs on Android (Android 12) OS. Mobile phones running on the Android operating system offer great features and lots of customizations as compared to phones running on iOS. The Google Play Store offers a wide variety of apps and games.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is a 3G capable device. 3G technology supports faster data rate which results in faster page loads while browsing and quick downloads.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is a 4G capable device. Phones with 4G (4th generation of mobile broadband) allow faster downloads and consistent browsing experience due to the high-speed data.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a dual SIM configuration. Dual SIM mobiles allow us to keep work and play separate by having two different SIM cards. Plus, you can choose voice and data plans separately for each SIM card.
This mobile comes with an IP68 marking. It protects your device from dust and water. It also protects your smartphone against rain or an accidental fall in the water.
This mobile has VoLTE (Voice over LTE) capability. VoLTE enables high definition voice quality due to which phone calls sound much better and clear. It also allows the call to be connected very quickly as compared to 2G or 3G networks.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is a 5G capable device. 5G technology delivers data at very high speeds with reduced latency as compared to 4G networks.
This mobile offers a 6.4" screen. Large screens offer more screen area to display the information due to which less scrolling is needed. It is easier on eyes while browsing, watching movies, and reading a book on your phone.
This mobile has a pixel density of 411 PPI (Pixels per Inch). The high PPI screen has a lot more pixels spread across the screen that makes the screen look sharper.
This phone's screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Screen protection safeguards your phone from scratches and accidental drops.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G comes with 85.3% screen to body ratio. Mobiles with a high screen to body ratio looks great and has fewer bezels.
This mobile offers 120 Hz refresh rate screen. A high refresh rate allows more frames to be displayed per second that often results in fluid performance, increased overall response time, and smooth gaming experience.
This phone is 7.9 mm in thickness. Slim phones look good and are easier to hold in your hands. It also easily fits into the purse.
This phone has a battery capacity of 4500 mAh. Mobiles with bigger batteries run longer without needing to be recharged frequently.
This device supports wireless charging. Wireless charging is super convenient and reduces the number of cables and adapters needed to charge the phone.
This mobile comes with a fast charging capability. Fast charging allows us to spend less time charging the phone.
This phone has 8-core CPU. More CPU cores allow your phone to process multiple tasks in parallel which often results in faster and fluid performance.
The chipset of this device is manufactured using the 5 nm process. Chips created using the latest manufacturing process are generally more efficient, optimized for battery life, smaller in size and emit less heat.
This device is powered by 8 GB of RAM. OS keeps data that is needed frequently or quickly in RAM. More free amount of RAM often results in flawless performance and quick multitasking.
This phone has 128 GB of internal storage. Large internal storage allows you to store more pictures, videos, and applications on your phone without having to worry about cleaning up the storage space frequently.
This device comes with an In-display fingerprint sensor. An in-display fingerprint sensor provides exactly the same level of security as a physical fingerprint sensor without the need for physical placement.
This mobile has an UFS 3.1 storage. UFS supports much higher data speed that translates into increased responsiveness of the phone. UFS 1 offers up to 300 MB/s, USB 2 offers up to 1200 MB/s, while UFS 3 offers up to 2900 MB/s bandwidth.
This phone supports WiFi connectivity. You can connect to the internet by joining any WiFi network using WiFi connectivity option.
This device supports WiFi hotspot. You can share your mobile internet in your other devices like a laptop over WiFi using a WiFi hotspot (WiFi tethering).
This mobile comes with a Bluetooth support. Bluetooth technology offers a wireless connection using which you can connect to various Bluetooth enabled devices like headphones or game controllers.
This device supports NFC connectivity. Mobiles with NFC connectivity can send or receive content or make a payment wirelessly using a wallet.
This device supports GPS connectivity. Mobiles with GPS can track locations, get real-time navigation help, and access location based services.
This phone supports Dolby audio. The Dolby audio technology offers crystal clear sound using advanced audio formatting and signal processing.
  
Disadvantages
This phone is 164 grams in weight. Mobiles with light weight are easier to carry in your purse or pockets.
This phone has a battery capacity of 2815 mAh. Mobiles with bigger batteries run longer without needing to be recharged frequently.
This phone does not have expandable storage. Phone with expandable storage allows you to install memory cards to have an additional storage space to store your data.
This phone does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. Mobiles with a 3.5 mm headphone connector allow you to use all the wired headphones that come with 3.5 mm plugs.
This phone is 177 grams in weight. Lighter phones are easier to carry around in your pockets.
This phone does not have expandable storage. Phone with expandable storage allows you to install memory cards to have an additional storage space to store your data.
This phone does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. Mobiles with a 3.5 mm headphone connector allow you to use all the wired headphones that come with 3.5 mm plugs.
  
 
Rs. 40,999@FlipkartBUY
Rs. 69,900@AmazonBUY
Rs. 31,999@FlipkartBUY
Rs. 33,247@AmazonBUY