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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

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35.6Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
45.2Inno Score
26.2Performance37.5
46.9Display47.2
30.1Camera41.7
47.8Battery41.7
28Features78.7
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.2 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and camera (+12). Redmi Note 12 (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)

  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 42
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
  • 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $699

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 38 vs 26
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 30
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 28
  • 209% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 470
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Screen size6.67 ″+4%6.4 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10802340x1080
Pixel density395 ppi401 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 685Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 10470,000Top 80%1,040,324+121%Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (single)470Top 92%1,450+209%Top 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Top 92%3,650+143%Top 53%
RAM (max)8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto—8 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh+11%4,500 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Weight184 g177 g+4%
Thickness7.9 mm7.9 mm
IP ratingIP53IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 12 (One UI 4)
OS update pledge2 years4 years+100%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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