Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Nokia G20
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s and Nokia G20: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Nokia.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A21s | G20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 3.0 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A21s, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 15 W
- against 10 W
- Body Thickness
- 8.9 mm
- against 9.2 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 222
- against 189
Nokia G20, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 110,500
- against 107,157
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | G20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 850 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MP1 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 107,157 | 110,500 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 222 Best value | 189 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 868 Best value | 810 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core processor with four 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | G20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Red | White, Black, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9.2 mm |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 164.9 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 197 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.8 % Best value | 81.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IPX2 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | G20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,050 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | G20 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 490 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.52″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | G20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | G20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | G20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | G20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 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 B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.01 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.02 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.42 W/kg Best value | 0.49 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.54 W/kg | 1.13 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 42.2 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 5.76 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | G20 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Two Microphones |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | G20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A217F, SM-A217F/DS, SM-A217F/DSN, SM-A217M, SM-A217M/DS, SM-A217N | TA-1336, TA-1343, TA-1347, TA-1372, TA-1365 |
