Samsung Galaxy A21 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A21 and the Samsung Galaxy A21s, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A21 | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
|---|
| Price | $75 | $109 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | — |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | — |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | — |
| Main camera | 16 MP | — |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 193 g | — |
| Released | Jun 2020 | Jun 2020 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A21s is ahead on our rating, battery.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A21s is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A21 is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A21 | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | — |
| Size | 6.5 inches | — |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A21 | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
|---|
| OS | Android 10, One UI 2.0 | — |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) | — |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | — |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | — |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A21 | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | — |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM | — |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A21 | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
|---|
| 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) | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A21 | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A21 | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | — |
| Charging | 15W wired | — |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A21 | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
|---|
| Dimensions | 167.8 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm | — |
| Weight | 193 g | — |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A21 | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | — |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | — |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A21 | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
|---|
| Announced | April 2020 | — |
| Status | Released June 26, 2020 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A21 or Samsung Galaxy A21s?
Samsung Galaxy A21s — 4,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A21 versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A21s.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A21 or Samsung Galaxy A21s?
Samsung Galaxy A21 — Jun 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A21 versus Jun 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A21s.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A21 or the Samsung Galaxy A21s rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A21 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A21s 7/10.
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