Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023) vs iQOO 12
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Beebom Score
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4", Full HD+ Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.78", 1.5K LTPO AMOLED, 144 Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP | 50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP | ||
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 6.4", Full HD+ Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.78", 1.5K LTPO AMOLED, 144 Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP | 50MP+64MP+50MP/16MP | ||
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | Legend, Alpha, Desert Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 05, 2023 | December 12, 2023 | ||
| Availability | July 05, 2023 | December 14, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹52,999 | ||
| Colors | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | Legend, Alpha, Desert Red | ||
| Launch | July 05, 2023 | December 12, 2023 | ||
| Availability | July 05, 2023 | December 14, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹52,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO 12
| Type | Full HD+ Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X | 1.5K LTPO AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 density ppi | 453 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | Full HD+ Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X | 1.5K LTPO AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 density ppi | 453 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Weight | 177 grams | 198.5 or 203.7 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | No Protection | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP64 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 177 grams | 198.5 or 203.7 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | No Protection | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP64 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:iQOO 12
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 750 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 6 | iQOO Funtouch 14 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 4 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 750 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 6 | iQOO Funtouch 14 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 4 |
Main Camera
Winner:iQOO 12
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | HDR, Panorama, Auto Focus, PDAF, Scene Mode, Dual LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | HDR, Panorama, Auto Focus, PDAF, Scene Mode, Dual LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Selfie Camera
Winner:iQOO 12
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:iQOO 12
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 120 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 120 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Winner:iQOO 12
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:iQOO 12
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, BDS, GLONASS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, BDS, GLONASS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Spectrometer, Hall Sensor, X-axis Linear Motor, Samsung Pay, Samsung DeX | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Spectrometer | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Spectrometer, Hall Sensor, X-axis Linear Motor, Samsung Pay, Samsung DeX | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Spectrometer |
