Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Samsung Galaxy F04
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s and Samsung Galaxy F04: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A21s, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F04 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A21s, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 222
- against 164
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 868
- against 744
Samsung Galaxy F04, if you care about…
- OS Version
- 12
- against 10
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F04 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 850 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MP1 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.35 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 107,157 | 121,534 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 222 Best value | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 868 Best value | 744 |
| 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 four Cortex-A53 cores at up to 2.35 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F04 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Red | Purple, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9.1 mm |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 164.2 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.8 % Best value | 81.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F04 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F04 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | PLS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 490 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 270 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F04 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F04 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, 3D face recognition | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F04 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 12 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F04 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 Direct, 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, Galileo, BeiDou |
| 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, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.38 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.42 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.54 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F04 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A21s | Galaxy F04 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A217F, SM-A217F/DS, SM-A217F/DSN, SM-A217M, SM-A217M/DS, SM-A217N | SM-E045F, SM-E045F/DS |
