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› Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G 8GB/256GB versus Samsung Galaxy A12 4GB/64GB
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A12
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G 8GB/256GB | Samsung Galaxy A12 4GB/64GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 97,900 | KSh 18,800 |
| Sales | 9 - For Jul 2025 | 16 - For Jul 2025 |
| Average rating | 4.4 - 8 votes | 3.4 - 59 votes |
| Likes | 4 - For Jul 2025 | 8 - For Jul 2025 |
| Views | 449 - For Jul 2025 | 2,247 - For Jul 2025 |
| General | ||
| Available | January 2021 | November 2020 |
| Dimensions | 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm | 164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 205 g |
| Colors | Phantom Silver Phantom Violet Phantom Black | Black Blue Red |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Network features | - | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 2100; 4G: B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28, B38, B40, B41 |
| Key features | IP68 dust & water resistant Dynamic AMOLED 2X display Gorilla Glass Victus 8K video recording UFS 3.1 storage S-Pen compatible | 48MP quad main camera 5000mAh battery 15W fast charging HD+ PLS display Android 11 OS support Samsung Knox security |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Android 11; One UI 3.1 | Android 10 Upgradeable To Android 11 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Processor | 2.9 GHz Octa-core | 2.35 GHz Octa-core |
| Chipset | Exynos 2100 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Graphics processor | Mali-G78 MP14 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 256GB UFS 3.1 | 64GB |
| Card slot | No | MicroSD Up To 1 TB |
| Battery | 4800mAh Li-Po | 5000mAh Li-Po |
| Battery features | 25W Fast Charging 15W Fast Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging | 15W Fast Charging Up To 21h Video Playback Up To 109h Audio Playback |
| Platform features | Samsung Knox Game Booster Dual Stereo Speakers AKG Audio IP68 Dust & Water Resistant | Samsung Knox Security |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.7 inches 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.5 Inches 720 x 1600 Pixels |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen 16M colors | PLS Screen 16M Colors |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 270 ppi |
| Display features | Always-on Display 120Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+ 1300 Nits Peak Brightness Gorilla Glass Victus Eye Comfort Shield Infinity-O Display S-Pen compatible | Infinity-V Display Dark Mode |
| Camera | ||
| Camera resolution | 12MP F1.8 + 64MP F2.0 + 12MP F2.2 | 48MP F2.0 + 5MP F2.2 + 2MP F2.4 + 2MP F2.4 |
| Camera features | Dual Pixel PDAF OIS 1.1x Optical Zoom Auto-HDR LED Flash Color Point Filter Backdrop Filter Low-key Mono Filter High-key Mono Filter Studio Filter Blur Filter Night Mode Up to 30x Digital Zoom | Up To 10x Digital Zoom 123-degree Ultra Wide Angle Macro / Bokeh / Live Focus LED Flash |
| Video recording | 8K 24fps 4K 30/60fps Full HD 30/60/240fps HD 960fps Super Steady Video | Full HD 30fps |
| Front camera | ||
| Front camera resolution | 10MP F2.2 | 8MP F2.2 |
| Front camera features | Dual Pixel PDAF Auto HDR | Live Focus |
| Video recording | 4K 30/60fps Full HD 30fps Dual Video Call | Full HD 30fps |
| Sensors & connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer | Fingerprint Accelerometer Ambient Light Proximity |
| Connectivity | USB Type C 3.2 Bluetooth 5.0 NFC Dual band WiFi WiFi Direct WiFi Hotspot GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO USB OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi Direct GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO |
| Connectivity features | WiFi 6 | - |
