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Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A21 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A21 X Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB) 05Points
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1) Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

16
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)

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34 Common items in both devices
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
32GB (19GB available) / 32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT PLS
60Hz
+27 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)
ModelGalaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)
Other model namesGalaxy A12 SM-A125F/Dual-Sim-NFC (32GB + 3GB RAM)Galaxy A21 SM-A215UZKAXAA (USA Unlocked)
Country or region availableRussiaUkraine
Russia, Ukraine
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date12/21/2020, Announced: 11/24/20206/26/2020
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)76.7 x 167.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.61 in)
Weight205 grams (7.18 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT PLS
Screen size6.5" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (19GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(quad camera)
16 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4.0"1.12ยตm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)
SensorsAccelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Redโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข One UI 2.0

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DSN 32GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.6W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.673W/kg (head), 1.377W/kg (body)feature not registered
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