Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) vs Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Xiaomi 12S Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
12.2
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.73"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3200
50
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/8GB)
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33 Common items in both devices |
8GB LPDDR5 |
256GB (215GB available) / 256GB (218GB available) |
UFS 3.1 |
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10+ |
120Hz |
Digital and optical zoom |
+26 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Model | Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | 12S Pro (256GB/8GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy S21 FE 5G SM-G9900 Dual-SIM (Exynos) | Mi 12S Pro 5G (8GB RAM) 2206122SC |
Country or region available | China | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
Release date | 1/7/2022, Announced: 1/4/2022 | 7/7/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.5 x 155.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.13 in) | 74.6 x 163.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.44 in) |
Weight | 177 grams (6.2 ounces) | 204 grams (7.14 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6.73" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 411 PPI | 521 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | 1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display | 1000nits[typ], 1500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 12 |
Firmware update | Android 14 | Android 13 |
User Interface | One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 | MIUI 13 / 14 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Single-core) 3x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 1040111 (v9) Geekbench: 4234 (v5.4) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 256GB (215GB available) UFS 3.1 | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 78, 79) | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/1.950mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.2115° |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.76" inches | 1/1.28" inches |
Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) | 4K@60fps 1080p@960fps Sony IMX707 Leica optics |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.74" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.7µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Tuned by Harman Kardon |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | 50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Graphite, White, Lavender, Olive | • Colors: Gray, White, Purple, Green |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G9900 256GB) | Xiaomi 12S Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.674W/kg (head), 1.501W/kg (body) | feature not registered |