Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A21 vs Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21 and Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Camera | 4.3 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 3.7 | 3.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A21, if you care about…
- Weight
- 193 g
- against 218 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- against 9.9 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 6.5″
- against 6.3″
Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 180,011
- against 103,115
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 270 ppi
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P35 | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 10 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.35 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 103,115 | 180,011 Best value |
| 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 processor with four Cortex-A73 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 9.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 167.8 mm | 159.9 mm |
| Weight | 193 g Best value | 218 g |
| Usable Surface | 79.3 % | 79.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Polycarbonate, Rugged Build |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68, MIL-STD-810G, Drop Resistant Up to 1.5 m |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,050 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | — |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Single SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, 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 | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, 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 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.27 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.6 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.23 W/kg Best value | 0.47 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.38 W/kg | 1.23 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 600 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A21 | Galaxy XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 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 XCover Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A215U, SM-A215U1, SM-S215DL, SM-A215W | SM-G715FN/DS, SM-G715FN, SM-G715F, SM-G715W, SM-G715U, SM-G715U1 |
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