Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Samsung Galaxy A52
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s and Samsung Galaxy A52: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A52, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 7.3 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A21s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
Samsung Galaxy A52, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 341,212
- against 107,157
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against PLS LCD
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MP1 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 107,157 | 341,212 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 CPU with 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold and 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Red | Black, White, Purple, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 159.9 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 189 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.8 % | 84.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 490 nits | 800 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.5″ |
| 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 | 407 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| 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 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID, ANT+ |
| 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 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.42 W/kg | 0.35 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.54 W/kg | 0.84 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 800 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, ANT+ Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A217F, SM-A217F/DS, SM-A217F/DSN, SM-A217M, SM-A217M/DS, SM-A217N | SM-A525F, SM-A525F/DS, SM-A525M, SM-A525M/DS |
