Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Samsung Galaxy A21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2023 4:50 PM, updated: 11/15/2023 5:13 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
+8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+720x1650 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+6.71"3% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 12
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
268 PPI	vs	+270 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP20% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.76" inches	vs	+1/2" inches38% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP160% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+Virtual ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
10W	vs	+15W50% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

33 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

64GB (48GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

192 grams (6.72 ounces)

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Other model names	Redmi 12C (22120RN86G)	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim NFC (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Spain, Greece, Israel, Portugal, Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.71" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1650 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	500nits[typ]	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 12
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)	AnTuTu: 124232 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP depth	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.76" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.422W/kg (head), 1.544W/kg (body)