Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G: Comparison

The Race to Release Two of the Most Advanced Smartphones of 2022

The fast-paced world of smartphones is always coming up with innovative products that push the boundaries of what's possible. With the release of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G in January 2022, and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G in October 2022, the competition to be the best smartphone of the year will be fierce.

Let’s take a closer look at what each of these flagship phones have to offer.

Design & Materials

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has an impressive 85.1% usable surface and a 6.40-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080x2400 (FHD+). This device features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus which provides superior protection against scratches and dents. For audio, it has stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos and a noise cancellation microphone. It is also constructed from both aluminium and plastic for a unique and beautiful design.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G has a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080x2400 (FHD+), a usable surface of 86.3%, as well as Corning Gorilla Glass 5, giving you the peace of mind that your screen is safe from scratches and dents. The Note 12 Pro+ 5G also packs advanced audio features such as stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, and Dolby Atmos. This phone is made from glass for a premium feel.

Hardware

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G powers its performance via a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5nm) processor, 6GB or 8GB RAM (LPDDR5) and 128GB or 256GB UFS Storage 3.1. It has an AnTuTu v9 score of 765000 and offers the convenience of fingerprint display security.

On the other hand, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G has some impressive hardware features too. Its Mediatek Dimensity 1080 (MT6877V) (6nm) processor is backed by 8GB to 12GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 128GB to 256GB of UFS Storage 2.2. This phone offers an AnTuTu v9 Score of 538000 as well as reliable fingerprint side security. What’s more, this phone features an advanced cooling system with multi-dimensional heat dissipation, a 3000mm² VC heat sink, graphene phase change heat sink, and high thermal conductivity aluminium alloy centre frame.

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G offers a triple camera with a standard sensor, a wide angle + macro lens and a telephoto + portrait lens. Its selfie camera has a Sony IMX616 32.0Mpx sensor and an f/2.2 aperture. Other features include optical stabilization (OIS), 4K Video, 8K Video, Optical zoom 3X, Digital zoom 30X, and Telephoto with OIS.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G has three cameras too. It has a Samsung ISOCELL HPX 200.0Mpx sensor with an f/1.65 aperture, an 8MP Sony IMX355 wide angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture, and a 2MP GalaxyCore GC02M1 macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture. There’s also a 16.0Mpx selfie camera with an f/2.45 aperture. Other features include optical stabilization (OIS), 4K Video, 7P Lens, and an Ultra wide angle of 119º.

Connectivity & Battery

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G comes with Bluetooth 5.0, dual SIM, NFC, WiFi 6 (802.11ax). It carries a 4500mAh battery with fast charge at 25.0W and wireless charging. It also offers reverse charging.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G has Bluetooth 5.2, dual SIM, NFC, audio jack, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and an infrared port. It comes with a large 5000mAh battery and supports fast charging at 120.0W.

Both of these phones are certain to impress and battle it out for the title of best smartphone of 2022. While we still have a few months until the release of the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G will soon be available for purchase.