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Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 12C vs Samsung Galaxy M21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy M21s X Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB) 06Points
6.71"
IPS

720x1650

50
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
20Points Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 12C X
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)

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!

Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)} 6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB) vs Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
+8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+6.71"5%
Larger screen
vs6.4"
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 12
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)9%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4Xvs+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (20GB available)vs+64GB (49GB available)145%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
192 grams (6.72 ounces)vs+191 grams (6.69 ounces)1%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1650 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels113%
Higher resolution screen
268 PPIvs+403 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP54%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.76" inchesvs+1/1.72" inches60%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 32MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
5000 mAhvs+6000 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+15W50%
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.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

32 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+25 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
 
ModelRedmi 12C (NFC 32GB)Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Other model namesRedmi 12C (22120RN86G)Galaxy M21s SM-F415F/Dual-Sim (4GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date1/1/2023, Announced: 12/31/202211/6/2020
Depth8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76.41 x 168.76 millimeters (3.01 x 6.64 in)75.1 x 159.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.71" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1650 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)268 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features500nits[typ]420nits[peak]

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
System versionAndroid 12Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 12
User InterfaceMIUI 13 / 14One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1

โš™๏ธ Processor

Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 200509 (v9), 242267 (v10)feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (49GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-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 / Upload300/150 Mbps300/50 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 networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
0.08MP depth
(triple camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ12mm1/4"1.12ยตm
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.76" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: 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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels6528x4896 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 registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
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

Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
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, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered48 hours (2 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
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: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purpleโ€ข Colors: Black, Blue

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Redmi 12C (NFC 32GB)Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.383W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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