Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho vs Samsung Galaxy A21s

The Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (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.

Both devices scored the same rating of 29/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho

Performance 16
Display 39
Camera 31
Battery 43
Portability 46
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy A21s

Performance 16
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 52
Portability 55
Value for money 16

What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho 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 Nacho 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 Nacho is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho 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 Nacho 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 3GB / 4GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 11, One UI 3.1 —
NFC yes 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 Nacho

  • Main: 48MP f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
31
camera

Samsung Galaxy A21s

  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho

  • 6.5" PLS IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Samsung Galaxy A21s

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Samsung Galaxy A21s

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho and Samsung Galaxy A21s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho Exynos 850
29/100
234339 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A21s Exynos 850
29/100
234339 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy A21s

$215

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 16/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho 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 Nacho 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 Nacho and the Samsung Galaxy A21s?

The Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A21s — 29/100.

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho 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).