Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Samsung Galaxy A12 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

2/7/2021 10:07 AM, updated: 8/31/2021 9:48 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A12 XSamsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

64bit Octa

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

01PointSamsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X

Specifications Compare Models

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

64bit Octa

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)	vs	1 Advantage Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)
+2Ghz 64bit Octa-Core7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3Ghz 64bit Octa-Core
+192 grams (6.72 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP5% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(4G+ LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
Android 10	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer

40 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

64GB (48GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)

Plastic body, glass front

TFT PLS

+33 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)
Model	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)	Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A12 SM-A125F/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International), Angola, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, India, Morocco, Mozambique, Pakistan	(Global, International), South Africa, Algeria, Cameroon, Nigeria, Pakistan, Kenya, Senegal
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	June, 2020	December, 2020
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)	75.8 x 164 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)
Operating system	Android 10	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit - Samsung Exynos 850 Octa (8nm)	64bit - MediaTek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.3Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 1.8Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	PowerVR GE8320 680Mhz
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Display features	60Hz	60Hz
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	300/150 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
Calling	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.21/4"1.12µm123º 2MP macrof/2.4 2MP depthf/2.4	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawidef/2.2,123º 2MP macrof/2.4 2MP depthf/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)
Radio	FM	FM
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	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Gyroscope Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)	Accelerometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Other features	- Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red - One UI 2.0 - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red - One UI 3.1 - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Fast battery charging	15W Fast battery charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)	Samsung Galaxy A12 (SM-A125F/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.422W/kg (head) \| 1.544W/kg (body)	0.673W/kg (head) \| 1.377W/kg (body)