Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A21 vs Honor Play 9A
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21 and Honor Play 9A: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Honor.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor Play 9A, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Camera or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A21 | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 3.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.7 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A21, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Fast Charge Power
- 15 W
- against 10 W
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- against 9 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 6.5″
- against 6.3″
Honor Play 9A, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Weight
- 185 g
- against 193 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P35 | 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 | 2.35 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 103,115 | 101,315 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 744 | 744 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at up to 2.35 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Blue, Green, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 167.8 mm | 159.1 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 79.3 % | 81.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 278 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Single SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 1.27 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.6 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.23 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.38 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Play 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A215U, SM-A215U1, SM-S215DL, SM-A215W | MOA-AL00, MOA-TL00, MED-AL20, MOA-AL20 |
