Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A21 vs Samsung Galaxy M10s
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21 and Samsung Galaxy M10s: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.1 |
| Camera | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 3.7 | 3.7 |
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
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
Samsung Galaxy M10s, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 169 g
- against 193 g
- Usable Surface
- 85 %
- against 79.3 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- against 8.1 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P35 | Samsung Exynos 7884B |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz Best value | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 103,115 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 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: 2 × 1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 and 6 × 1.35 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Body Height | 167.8 mm | 158.4 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 169 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 79.3 % | 85 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px Best value | 1,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi Best value | 268 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| 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 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, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.27 W/kg | 0.39 W/kg Best value |
| 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 | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy M10s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A215U, SM-A215U1, SM-S215DL, SM-A215W | SM-M107F, SM-M107G, SM-M107Y, SM-M107M |
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