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Samsung W21 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung W21 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 12C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C X Samsung W21 5G 34Points
Samsung W21 5G
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
7.6"
AMOLED

1768x2208

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

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08Points Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB) Compare Samsung W21 5G X
Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung W21 5G

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!

W21 5G} 34 Advantages Samsung W21 5G vs Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)} 8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+12GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs4GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (455GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs64GB (48GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.		vseMMC 5.1
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)27%
Thinner		vs8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage
More resistant material		vsPlastic body, glass front
+Flexible Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Flexible Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details		vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.		vs60Hz
+1768x2208 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen		vs720x1650 pixels
+372 PPI39%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs268 PPI
+7.6"13%
Larger screen		vs6.71"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.76" inches57%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.		vs1/2.76" inches
+(front) 10MP104%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster		vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsVirtual proximity sensor
+25W150%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.		vs10W
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.		vsNot supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls		vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster		vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.		vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.		vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys		vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
282 grams (9.87 ounces)vs+192 grams (6.72 ounces)47%
Lighter
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 12MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP38%
Higher resolution main camera
4500 mAhvs+5000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
16 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
Android 13
Capacitive
+9 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Samsung W21 5GRedmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
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ModelW21 5GRedmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Other model namesδΈ‰ζ˜ŸW21 5G SM-W2021 (China Telecom edition)Redmi 12C (22120RN86G)
Country or region availableChina
China		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date11/1/20201/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/2022
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)128.2 x 159.2 millimeters (5.05 x 6.27 in)76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)
Weight282 grams (9.87 ounces)192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

πŸ“² Display

Samsung W21 5GRedmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Display typeFlexible Super AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size7.6" inches6.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1768x2208 pixels720x1650 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)372 PPI268 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusNot supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Extra display: Super AMOLED 6.23" (816x2260) Gorilla Glass Victus		500nits[typ]

πŸ€– Operating System

Samsung W21 5GRedmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 13
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0MIUI 13 / 14

βš™οΈ Processor

Samsung W21 5GRedmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Samsung W21 5GRedmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage512GB (455GB available)
UFS 3.1		64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Samsung W21 5GRedmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE		LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSub6 (1, 28, 41, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE		LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

πŸ“· Camera

Samsung W21 5GRedmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0Β΅mPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123Β°12mm1.12Β΅m		(dual camera)
50 megapixels
0.08MP depth
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.76" inches1/2.76" inches
Pixel size1.8Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasCover camera: 10MP (f/2.2)
4K@30/60fps
1080p@60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)		feature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Samsung W21 5GRedmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22Β΅m pixelfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Samsung W21 5GRedmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG		Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
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

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Samsung W21 5GRedmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung W21 5GRedmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Samsung W21 5GRedmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0		10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging		Not supported
Talk time autonomy31 hours (1.3 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

Samsung W21 5GRedmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Gold
β€’ Bixby
β€’ Samsung Wireless DeX
β€’ Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)		β€’ Colors: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple

☒️ Radiation rate

Samsung W21 5GRedmi 12C (NFC 64GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.859W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body)feature not registered
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