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3 GB / 32 GB / Americas / A215U · Launched June 2020
Overview
NeoScore
4.1
#4334 of 6247
- Design & display
- 4.9
- Performance & hardware
- 2.5
- Camera
- 4.3
- Connectivity
- 5.8
- Battery & charging
- 3.7
Strengths
- Connectivity is above average among phones launched around the same time.
- At 8.1 mm thick, it is thinner than most phones of its time.
Weak points
- Its 4,000 mAh battery and 15 W charging are worse than those of most phones of its time.
- Its 3 GB of RAM and AnTuTu result are worse than those of most phones of its time.
- Its 270 ppi pixel density is worse than that of most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.5″IPS LCD720 × 1,600 px
- Design
- 193 g76.7 mm167.8 mm8.1 mm
- Performance
- MediaTek Helio P35Octa-Core3 GB RAM32 GB / 64 GB
- AnTuTu
- 103,115Better than 27% of phones
- Battery
- 4,000 mAh15 W
- Cameras
- 16 Mpx · f/1.88 Mpx · f/2.22 Mpx · f/2.42 Mpx · f/2.4
- Network
- 4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 10
Editorial report
Samsung Galaxy A21 3 GB / 32 GB / Americas / A215U technical sheet
The Samsung Galaxy A21 suits buyers after a straightforward Android phone for everyday tasks, with an ultrawide camera in the mix. The trade-off is battery capacity and charging that are worse than those of most phones of its time.
Its 6.5-inch IPS LCD has a 720 × 1600 px resolution. The 270 ppi density is lower than that of most phones launched around the same time, which limits its appeal to buyers seeking a crisp display. The phone is sold with 3 GB / 32 GB or 3 GB / 64 GB. This configuration has 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of expandable storage; both the RAM capacity and AnTuTu result are worse than those of most phones of its time.
The 16 MP main camera uses a 1/3.06″ sensor, among the smallest of its time, and the camera overall is below average. An 8 MP ultrawide camera adds a wider-angle option. Connectivity is above average among phones launched around the same time, with NFC, USB Type-C, dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. Its 4,000 mAh battery and 15 W charging are worse than those of most phones of its time.
With a NeoScore of 4.1, the Galaxy A21 makes most sense as a basic-use phone. Buyers prioritizing performance, display sharpness or battery capacity have clear compromises to weigh.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
Prices in United States
Selected variant
3 GB / 32 GB / Americas / A215U
Design & display
4.9
- Display Technology IPS LCD
- 5.0
- Display Pixel Density 270 ppi
- 4.1
- Display Features IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen
- 1.0
- Weight 193 g
- 6.7
- Usable Surface 79.3 %
- 6.3
- Body Thickness 8.1 mm
- 7.8
Performance & hardware
2.5
- AnTuTu Score 103,115
- 0.5
- RAM Capacity 3 GB
- 2.1
- Storage Type eMMC 5.1
- 2.0
- Processor Process Size 12 nm
- 3.7
- Maximum Storage Capacity 64 GB
- 1.1
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.35 GHz
- 5.5
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
4.3
- Sensor Size 1/3.06″
- 2.9
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 16 Mpx
- 6.2
- Camera Features Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Digital Zoom, Panorama, LED Flash, Burst Mode, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Macro Camera, Quadruple Camera
- 0.0
Connectivity
5.8
- 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
- 3.0
- 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
- 8.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
- 5.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- 9.0
- SIM Configurations Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Single SIM
- 7.5
Battery & charging
3.7
- Battery Capacity 4,000 mAh
- 5.9
- Fast Charge Power 15 W
- 3.0
- Battery Features Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 4.9
- Performance & hardware
- 2.51
- Camera
- 4.3
- Connectivity
- 5.75
- Battery & charging
- 3.66
- NeoScore rank
- #4334 / 6247
Samsung
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- MediaTek Helio P35
- Processor Process Size
- 12 nm
- Graphics GPU
- PowerVR GE8320
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.35 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 103,115
- 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.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v8
Design
- Body Colors
- Black
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- Body Width
- 76.7 mm
- Body Height
- 167.8 mm
- Weight
- 193 g
- Usable Surface
- 79.3 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 15 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- Display Diagonal
- 6.5″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,600 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 270 ppi
- Display Features
- IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Rear
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 10
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 10
- OS Update Support
- 2 years
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Single 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 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
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, EVDO, 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 Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- 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 Version
- USB 2.0
- SAR American Head
- 1.27 W/kg
- SAR American Body
- 0.6 W/kg
- SAR (EU) head
- 0.23 W/kg
- SAR (EU) body
- 1.38 W/kg
- Max. download speed
- 150 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 50 Mbps
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 2
- Audio Features
- Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP
Technical
- Model numbers
- SM-A215U, SM-A215U1, SM-S215DL, SM-A215W
Galaxy A21
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear Main Camera
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.06″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
- Slow Motion Video
- No
Sensor
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.06″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
- Slow Motion Video
- No
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Digital Zoom, Panorama, LED Flash, Burst Mode, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Macro Camera, Quadruple Camera
Rear Ultrawide Camera
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/4″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/4″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Rear Macro Camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Rear Depth Camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Front Camera
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.1″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
- Aperture
- f/2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 13 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.1″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
Product gallery
04Variant details
- Memory
- 3 GB
- Markets
- Americas
- Storage
- 32 GB
- Model codes
- A215U
- Market codes
- Americas
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