Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Oppo A2
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s and Oppo A2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Oppo.
The verdict
Your pick: Oppo A2, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A21s | A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 5.5 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A21s, if you care about…
- OS Update Support
- 2 years
- against 1 year
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Oppo A2, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 391,000
- against 107,157
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MP1 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 107,157 | 391,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 222 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 868 | — |
| 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 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Red | Black, Green, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 165.6 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 193 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.8 % | 86.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54, IP45 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 490 nits | 680 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.72″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 392 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Panda Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, 90Hz, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 13 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years Best value | 1 year |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | A2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual 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 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 B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| 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 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.42 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.54 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,250 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | A2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A217F, SM-A217F/DS, SM-A217F/DSN, SM-A217M, SM-A217M/DS, SM-A217N | PJB110 |
