Samsung W21 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung W21 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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7.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1768x2208
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung W21 5G
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23 Common items in both devices |
120Hz |
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 |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Samsung W21 5G | Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | |
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Model | W21 5G | Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) |
Other model names | 三星W21 5G SM-W2021 (China Telecom edition) | Redmi Note 12 5G 22111317I |
Country or region available | China | India |
Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
Release date | 11/1/2020 | 1/11/2023, Announced: 10/27/2022 |
Depth | 6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 128.2 x 159.2 millimeters (5.05 x 6.27 in) | 76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in) |
Weight | 282 grams (9.87 ounces) | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
Samsung W21 5G | Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | |
Display type | Flexible Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
Screen size | 7.6" inches | 6.67" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1768x2208 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 372 PPI | 395 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 6.23" (816x2260) Gorilla Glass Victus | 450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] 100% DCI P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Samsung W21 5G | Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 12 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 13 |
User Interface | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | MIUI 13 / 14 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Samsung W21 5G | Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm) |
CPU | Octa-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-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 360847 (v9) Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Samsung W21 5G | Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 512GB (455GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Samsung W21 5G | Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
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 | 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 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 Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Sub6 (1, 28, 41, 78, 79) | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78) |
Primary 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 |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE 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 Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41) 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 | ||
Samsung W21 5G | Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.76" inches | 1/2.76" inches |
Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital 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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2) 4K@30/60fps 1080p@60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Samsung W21 5G | Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Samsung W21 5G | Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz |
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 | ||
Samsung W21 5G | Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | |
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 | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Samsung W21 5G | Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Samsung W21 5G | Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 33W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | 11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 31 hours (1.3 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Samsung W21 5G | Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | |
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: Gold • Bixby • Samsung Wireless DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) | • Colors: Matte Black, Mystique Blue, Frosted Green |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Samsung W21 5G | Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/4GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.859W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body) | feature not registered |