Select City
TECH500

Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A21

Key Feature Comparison

6.3

Samsung Galaxy A12

Check Price
close
6.3

Samsung Galaxy A21

Check Price
close
Add more phone to compare

At a Glance

Show differences only

Octa core, 2.3 GHz, Cortex A53

MediaTek Helio P35, PowerVR GE8320

Octa core, 2.3 GHz, Cortex A53

MediaTek Helio P35, PowerVR GE8320

5000 mAh

Li-ion, Fast, 15W

4000 mAh

Li-ion, Fast, 15W

16.51 cm (6.5 inch)

270 ppi, HD

16.51 cm (6.5 inch)

270 ppi

Quad, 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP

1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Quad, 16MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP

4G

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM

4G

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM

Detailed Specs

Screen Size

16.51 cm (6.5 inch)
16.51 cm (6.5 inch)

Screen Type

TFT
Super AMOLED

Screen Resolution

720 x 1600 pixels
720 x 1600 pixels

Pixel Density

270 ppi
270 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:09
20:09

Screen to Body Ratio

82.06%
79.26%

Screen Design

Regular notch
Punch hole

Screen Quality

HD
-

Phone Variants

4GB 64GB, 6GB 128GB, 4GB 128GB
3GB 32GB

Expandable Storage

Yes
Yes

Storage Type

eMMC 5.1
eMMC 5.1

Expandable Storage Capacity

Yes, 1 TB
Yes, 512 GB

OTG Support

Yes
-

RAM Type

-
LPDDR4X

Sensors

Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer

Operating System

Android v10 (Q)
Android v10 (Q)

GPU

PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320

Chipset

MediaTek Helio P35
MediaTek Helio P35

CPU

Octa core, 2.3 GHz, Cortex A53
Octa core, 2.3 GHz, Cortex A53

Custom User Interface

Samsung One UI
-

Clock Speed

2.3 GHz
2.3 GHz

Architecture

64 bit
64 bit

Process Technology

12 nm
12 nm

Battery Capacity

5000 mAh
4000 mAh

Battery Removable

No
No

Battery Type

Li-ion
Li-ion

Charger Type

Fast, 15W
Fast, 15W

USB Type-C

Yes
Yes

Fast Charging

Yes
Yes

Announced On

16-Feb-21
8-Apr-20

Market Status

Available
Launched Globally

Brand

Samsung
Samsung

Price Status

Confirmed
Expected

Price

Rs. 12,999
Rs. 18,900

GPS

Yes A-GPS, Glonass
Yes A-GPS, Glonass

NFC

No
Yes

Network Support

4G
4G

Bluetooth

Yes
Yes

3.5mm Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

SIM Size

SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano

Wi-Fi

Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n
Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n

Bluetooth Type

v5.0
v5.0

Audio Jack

3.5 mm
3.5 mm

SIM Slot(s)

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM

eSIM

No
No

Wi-Fi Features

Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot

VoLTE

Yes
Yes

SIM 1 Bands

4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available, EDGE: Available...
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40), FD-LTE 1800(band 3), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available, EDGE: Available...

SIM 2 Bands

4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available, EDGE: Available...
4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40), FD-LTE 1800(band 3), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available, EDGE: Available...

Front Video Recording

1920x1080 @ 30 fps
1080p at 30fps

Front Camera Setup

Single, 8MP
Single, 13MP

Front Camera 1 Resolution

8 MP
13 MP

Front Camera 1 Type

f/2.2 Primary Camera
Primary Camera

Front Aperture

f/2.2
-

Front Flash

No
-

Weight

205 grams
193 grams

Colors

Black, Blue, White
Black

Build

Back: Plastic
Back: Plastic

Dimensions

164 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm
167.8 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm

OIS

No
-

Rear Flash

Yes, LED Flash
Yes, LED Flash

Rear Video Recording

1920x1080 @ 30 fps
-

Rear Camera Features

10 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus

Rear Camera Setup

Quad, 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
Quad, 16MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP

Rear Camera 1 Resolution

48 MP
16 MP

Rear Camera 1 Type

f/2.0 (upto 10x Digital Zoom), Wide Angle (80 degree field-of-view) Primary Camera
Primary Camera

Rear Camera 1 Lens

26 mm focal length
-

Rear Camera 2 Resolution

5 MP
8 MP

Rear Camera 2 Type

f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera

Rear Camera 3 Resolution

2 MP
2 MP

Rear Camera 3 Type

f/2.4, Macro Camera
Macro Camera

Rear Camera 4 Resolution

2 MP
2 MP

Rear Camera 4 Type

f/2.4, Depth Camera
Depth Camera

Rear Aperture

f/2.0
-

Fingerprint Scanner

Yes
Yes

Fingerprint Scanner Position

Side
Rear

Face Unlock

Yes
Yes
Turn your old phone into cash

You May Also Read

Realme Mobile Price List
Oppo Mobile Price List
OnePlus Mobile Price List
Nokia Mobile Price List
Samsung Mobile Price List

Recent News

Xiaomi 18 Leaks Drop: Four Flagships, Secondary Displays And Powerhouse Specs
12th Feb 2026
Lava Yuva Star 3 Launches In India At Just 7K: A Cool Budget Choice!
12th Feb 2026
Apple’s MacBook Air M4 Valentine Sale Offers Huge Rs 10,000 Discount In India
12th Feb 2026
No More OxygenOS 16 Rollout For Nord 5, 13 Series, And More Devices: Details Here
12th Feb 2026
Apple’s iOS 26.3 Updates Make Switching To Android Easier Than Ever
12th Feb 2026

Tips & Tricks

Where To Watch T20 World Cup 2026 For Free Online? Know Here
12th Feb 2026
How To Recall/ Undo An Email In Gmail: Step-By-Step Guide
12th Feb 2026
Realme 16 Pro Plus Camera Settings: Best Ways To Get Top Results!
11th Feb 2026
Samsung Galaxy S25 Heating Issue: Fix Now Before It’s Too Late!
11th Feb 2026
Best Camera Settings For Motorola Signature: All Modes Explained
4th Feb 2026

Popular Leaks

Samsung Galaxy S26 Price Confirmed: No Increase In 2026
13th Jan 2026
Honor Launches Robot Phone: The First Ever Phone With A Robotic Arm Is Here 
17th Oct 2025
Realme Big Announcements: 15T Launch And 15000mAh Battery Phone
29th Aug 2025
OxygenOS 16 Update Devices: These Devices Are Eligible For Update
23rd Oct 2025
iQOO Z11 Turbo Price And Specs Leak Before Launch
27th Dec 2025