Side-by-side technical data
Infinix S5 vs Samsung Galaxy A21
Comparison between Infinix S5 and Samsung Galaxy A21: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Infinix and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S5 | Galaxy A21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 4.3 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 3.7 |
Which one is for you?
Infinix S5, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Weight
- 178 g
- against 193 g
- Usable Surface
- 84 %
- against 79.3 %
Samsung Galaxy A21, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 103,115
- against 92,411
- Fast Charge Power
- 15 W
- against 10 W
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
- Microphone Count
- 2
- against 1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S5 | Galaxy A21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.35 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 92,411 | 103,115 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 233 Best value | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 723 | 744 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU with four cores at 2.0 GHz and four cores at 1.5 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at up to 2.35 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | S5 | Galaxy A21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Cyan, Purple, Black | Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 167.8 mm |
| Weight | 178 g Best value | 193 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % Best value | 79.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | S5 | Galaxy A21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 15 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | S5 | Galaxy A21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 270 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | S5 | Galaxy A21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | S5 | Galaxy A21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor |
Software
| Specification | S5 | Galaxy A21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | S5 | Galaxy A21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Single SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.27 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.6 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.721 W/kg | 0.23 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.651 W/kg Best value | 1.38 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | S5 | Galaxy A21 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
Technical
| Specification | S5 | Galaxy A21 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | X652 | SM-A215U, SM-A215U1, SM-S215DL, SM-A215W |
