Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Samsung Galaxy F12
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s and Samsung Galaxy F12: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy F12, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F12 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A21s, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Weight
- 192 g
- against 221 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.9 mm
- against 9.7 mm
Samsung Galaxy F12, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 117,300
- against 107,157
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 850 | Samsung Exynos 850 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MP1 | Mali-G52 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 107,157 | 117,300 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 222 | 222 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 868 | 868 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F12 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Red | Green, Blue, Cyan, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9.7 mm |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 221 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.8 % Best value | 81.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | PLS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 490 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 270 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, PLS LCD, 90Hz, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F12 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F12 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.42 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.54 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 42.2 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 5.76 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F12 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Dolby Atmos |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F12 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A217F, SM-A217F/DS, SM-A217F/DSN, SM-A217M, SM-A217M/DS, SM-A217N | SM-F127G, SM-F127G/DS, SM-F127F, SM-F127F/DS |
