Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Samsung Galaxy A21
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A20 and the Samsung Galaxy A21, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Samsung Galaxy A21 |
|---|
| Price | $66 | $75 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 169 g | 193 g |
| Released | Apr 2019 | Jun 2020 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A20 is ahead on our rating, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A21 is ahead on screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A20 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Samsung Galaxy A21 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm² (~85.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~268 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Protection | Not specified, but noted to be easily scratched in reviews | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Samsung Galaxy A21 |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 10, One UI 2.0 |
| Chipset | Exynos 7884 (14 nm) | MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.35 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Samsung Galaxy A21 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 512GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Samsung Galaxy A21 |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF; 5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide) | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Quad | — | 16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Samsung Galaxy A21 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Samsung Galaxy A21 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired | 15W wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Samsung Galaxy A21 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.31 in) | 167.8 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 169 g (6.0 oz) | 193 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | — | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Samsung Galaxy A21 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A20 | Samsung Galaxy A21 |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, March 19 | April 2020 |
| Released | 2019, April 5 | — |
| Status | — | Released June 26, 2020 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A20 or Samsung Galaxy A21?
Samsung Galaxy A20 — 169 g for the Samsung Galaxy A20 versus 193 g for the Samsung Galaxy A21.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A20 or Samsung Galaxy A21?
Samsung Galaxy A21 — Apr 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy A20 versus Jun 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A21.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A20 or the Samsung Galaxy A21 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A20 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A21 6/10.
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