Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy F12 vs vivo Y21 (2021)
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy F12 and vivo Y21 (2021): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy F12 | Y21 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy F12, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
vivo Y21 (2021), if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Weight
- 182 g
- against 221 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 9.7 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy F12 | Y21 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 850 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MP1 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.35 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 117,300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 222 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 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 four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.35 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy F12 | Y21 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Blue, Cyan, Black | Multicolor, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.7 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 164.3 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | 182 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.9 % Best value | 81.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy F12 | Y21 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy F12 | Y21 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.51″ Best value |
| 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 | 90 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, PLS LCD, 90Hz, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy F12 | Y21 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy F12 | Y21 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy F12 | Y21 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy F12 | Y21 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 42.2 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 5.76 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy F12 | Y21 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Dolby Atmos | Bluetooth, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy F12 | Y21 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-F127G, SM-F127G/DS, SM-F127F, SM-F127F/DS | V2111 |
