iQOO 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	iQOO 12	Samsung Galaxy S21
ratings
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Software Rating
Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
Camera Rating
Value for Money Rating
key specs
Display	6.78-inch	6.20-inch
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Samsung Exynos 2100
Front Camera	16-megapixel	10-megapixel
Rear Camera	50-megapixel + 64-megapixel + 50-megapixel	12-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 64-megapixel
RAM	12GB, 16GB	8GB
Storage	256GB, 512GB	128GB, 256GB
Battery Capacity	5000mAh	4000mAh
OS	Android 14	Android 11
Resolution	1260x2800 pixels	1080x2400 pixels
general
Brand	iQOO	Samsung
Model	12	Galaxy S21
Release date	December 12, 2023	January 14, 2021
Launched in India	Yes	-
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	163.22 x 75.88 x 8.35	151.70 x 71.20 x 7.90
Weight (g)	198.00	171.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	5000	4000
Removable battery	No	-
Fast charging	Super VOOC	Proprietary
Wireless charging	No	Yes
Colours	Alpha, Legend	Phantom Violet
IP rating	-	IP68
display
Refresh Rate	144 Hz	-
Resolution Standard	QHD	-
Screen size (inches)	6.78	6.20
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1260x2800 pixels	1080x2400 pixels
Protection type	-	Gorilla Glass
Aspect ratio	-	20:9
Pixels per inch (PPI)	-	421
hardware
Processor	octa-core	2.2GHz octa-core (3x2.8GHz + 4x2.2GHz + 1x2.9GHz)
Processor make	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Samsung Exynos 2100
RAM	12GB, 16GB	8GB
Internal storage	256GB, 512GB	128GB, 256GB
Expandable storage	No	-
camera
Rear camera	50-megapixel + 64-megapixel + 50-megapixel	12-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.8-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.4-micron) + 64-megapixel (f/2.0, 0.8-micron)
No. of Rear Cameras	3	3
Front camera	16-megapixel	10-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.22-micron)
No. of Front Cameras	1	1
Rear autofocus	-	Yes
Rear flash	-	Yes
software
Operating system	Android 14	Android 11
Skin	Funtouch OS 14	One UI 3.1
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.40	Yes, v 5.00
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB OTG	Yes	-
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	-
Number of SIMs	-	2
sensors
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	-
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Face unlock	-	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	-	Yes
Barometer	-	Yes
sim 1
SIM Type	-	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	-	GSM
3G	-	Yes
4G/ LTE	-	Yes
5G	-	Yes
sim 2
SIM Type	-	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	-	GSM
3G	-	Yes
4G/ LTE	-	Yes
5G	-	Yes

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