Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850. Both devices score the same overall rating of 29/100. Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A21s has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Samsung Galaxy A21s
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) better?
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A21s better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A21s received the same MobileRank rating — 29/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 16/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A21s are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) | Samsung Galaxy A21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS IPS | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $215 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and Samsung Galaxy A21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 16/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A21s are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
Both devices scored 29/100. They are identical on performance — 16/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the Samsung Galaxy A21s (52/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A21s — 29/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) over the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy A21s (52/100 vs 43/100).