Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023) vs Apple iPhone 12
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Apple A14 Bionic | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | 12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 2815mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Apple A14 Bionic | ||
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | 12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 2815mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera | Software, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera | Software, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 05, 2023 | October 13, 2020 | ||
| Availability | July 05, 2023 | October 23, 2020 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹79,900 | ||
| Colors | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | ||
| Launch | July 05, 2023 | October 13, 2020 | ||
| Availability | July 05, 2023 | October 23, 2020 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹79,900 |
Display
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1170 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2532 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1170 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2532 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Weight | 177 grams | 164 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | Lightning USB 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | |||
| Weight | 177 grams | 164 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | Lightning USB 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | A14 Bionic | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | A14 Bionic | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle To Search | |||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle To Search |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | ||||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | ||||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 2815 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 18 W | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 2815 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 18 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | |||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | |||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
