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Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

39 out 100
Samsung Galaxy A21s
VS
53 out 100
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Compared 2 smartphones : Samsung Galaxy A21s Manufactured in June, 2020, with display 6.5 with chipsetSamsung Exynos 850, vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, Manufactured in August, 2025with chipsetSamsung Exynos 1330. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A21s
    Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
    • Larger display: 6.7in
    • Higher pixel density: 385ppi
    • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz
    • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 2/32 GB
    - 3/32 GB
    - 3/64 GB
    - 3/128 GB
    - 4/32 GB
    - 4/64 GB
    - 4/128 GB
    - 6/64 GB
    - 6/128 GB    		 - 4/128 GB
    - 6/128 GB
    - 8/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Samsung Galaxy A21s and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Camera
    Main & front camera tests
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Games
    3D gaming performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Function
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison
    Smartphones:
    Samsung Galaxy A21s
    vs
    Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type PLS TFT Super AMOLED
    Size 6.5 in 6.7 in
    Resolution 720x1600 pixels 1080x2340 pixels
    Aspect ratio 20:9 19.5:9
    Pixel density 270 ppi 385 ppi
    Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No No
    Max brightness 540 nits 800 nits
    HDR support No No
    Screen-to-body ratio 82.9 % 86 %
    Features n/a DCI-P3
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Samsung Galaxy A21s
    487 nits
    Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
    n/a
    sRGB gamut88.4 %n/a
    PWM (Flicker)500 Hzn/a
    Response time30.4 msn/a
    Contrast1500:1n/a
    Sources: NotebookCheck [Samsung Galaxy A21s]

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 163.6 mm (6.44 in) 164.4 mm (6.47 in)
    Width 75.3 mm (2.96 in) 77.9 mm (3.07 in)
    Thickness 8.9 mm (0.35 in) 7.5 mm (0.3 in)
    Weight 192 g (6.77 oz) 192 g (6.77 oz)
    Water resistance No IP54
    Back panel Plastic Glass
    Frame Plastic Plastic
    Colors - Black
    - Blue
    - Red    		 - Black
    - Gray
    - Blue
    Fingerprint sensor Yes rear Yes, In-Button
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Samsung Galaxy A21s
    82.9 %
    Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
    86 %

    Performance

    Testing Samsung Galaxy A21s and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset Samsung Exynos 850 Samsung Exynos 1330
    Max Frequency 2000 MHz 2400 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (8) 8 (2 + 6)
    Architecture 8/2 (Cortex-A55) - 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/2.4 (Cortex-A78)
    Process Samsung Samsung
    Transistor Size 8 nm 5 nm
    Neural Processor No Yes
    Graphics Mali-G52 MP1 Mali-G68 MP2
    GPU Cores 24 64
    GPU Frequency 850 MHz 949 MHz
    FLOPS 40.8 GFLOPS 121.5 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy A21s
    484
    Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
    953
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy A21s
    1523
    Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
    2003
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)484953
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)15232003
    Geekbench Compute (GPU)n/a1318
    Sources: Geekbench v6 [Samsung Galaxy A17 5G]
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Samsung Galaxy A21s
    191375
    Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
    416552
    CPU68748138446
    GPU2680769251
    Memory5921099549
    UX36610109306
    NanoReview Score191375416552
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Samsung Galaxy A21s
    425
    Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
    n/a
    Max Surface Temp.43.2 °Cn/a
    Stability98 %n/a
    Graphics Test2 fpsn/a
    Graphics Score425n/a
    Sources: 3DMark [Samsung Galaxy A21s]
    PCMark 3.0
    PCMark 3.0
    Samsung Galaxy A21s
    5429
    Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
    n/a
    Writing score5426n/a
    Web score4708n/a
    Video editing5145n/a
    Data manipulation3808n/a
    NanoReview Score5429n/a

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size - 3 GB
    - 4 GB    		 4 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 32 GB
    - 64 GB    		128 GB
    Storage TypeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 10 (Upgradeable to Android 12) Android 15
    OS Size 12 GB n/a
    UI Skin One UI 4.1 One UI 7.0

    Battery

    Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
    Max Charging Power 15 W 25 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Li-ion
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No No
    Fast Charging Yes (50% in 60 min) Yes (48% in 30 min)
    Full Charge Time 2:10 h 1:19 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Samsung Galaxy A21s
    25:00
    Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
    n/a
    Web Browsing09:45 hn/a
    Video Playback14:13 hn/a
    Games05:34 hn/a
    Standby Mode128 hn/a

    Main camera

    Matrix 48 MP 50 MP
    Photo resolution 8000x6000 pixels 8160x6120 pixels
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash LED LED
    Stabilization Digital Optical
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording No No
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
    Slow Motion No 120 fps (720p)
    Wide-angle lens 123 ° n/a
    Lenses count Standard: 48 MP
    Ultra-wide: 8 MP
    Macro: 2 MP
    Depth: 2 MP    		 Standard: 50 MP
    Ultra-wide: 5 MP
    Macro: 2 MP
    Features Bokeh effect - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    Main lens
    Matrix48 MP50 MP
    Aperturef/2.0f/1.8
    Focal length26 mm64 mm
    SensorSamsung S5KGM2n/a
    Sensor size1/2.01/2
    Pixel size0.8 μmn/a
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalOptical
    Ultra-wide lens
    Matrix8 MP5 MP
    Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
    Sensor size1/4.01/2
    Pixel size1.12 μm1.12 μm
    StabilizationDigitalDigital

    Front camera

    Matrix 13 MP 13 MP
    Photo resolution 4128x3096 pixels 4160x3120 pixels
    Aperture f/2.2 f/2.0
    Focal length n/a 26 mm
    Sensor CMOS n/a
    Sensor size 1/3.1 1/3.1
    Pixel size 1.12 μm 1.12 μm
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization Digital No
    Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display    		 - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5 5.3
    Bluetooth features PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP LE
    USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG    		 - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    DisplayPort n/a No
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo    		 - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS
    NFC* Yes Varies by region
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    2G BandsGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900n/a
    3G BandsB1 (2100), B2 (1900), B5(850), B8 (900)n/a
    LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28)n/a
    LTE category13n/a
    5G SupportNoYes

    Sound

    Speakers Mono n/a
    3.5 mm Jack Yes No
    FM Radio Yes No
    Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Samsung Galaxy A21s
    79.5 dB
    Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
    n/a

    Other

    Class Budget Budget
    Announced May, 2020 yr August, 2025 yr
    Release Date June, 2020 yr August, 2025 yr
    Launch Price ($) 200 n/a
    MSRP ($) n/a 239
    Sensors - Hall Sensor
    - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor    		 - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    Charger Included n/a No
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

    Results

    After analyzing the data, we consider Samsung Galaxy A17 5G the clear winner in this comparison.

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