Samsung Galaxy A21s

Samsung Galaxy A21s
  • Display: 6.5" PLS TFT - 720x1600 pixels
  • Chip: Samsung Exynos 850
  • Camera: 2 (48MP + 8MP)
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • OS: Android 10 (Upgradeable to Android 12)
  • Weight: 192 g

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

Review

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

Tech Specs

Full specs and component tests Samsung Galaxy A21s

Display

Display quality comparison
Type PLS TFT
Size 6.5 in
Resolution 720x1600 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9
Pixel density 270 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No
Max brightness 540 nits
HDR support No
Screen-to-body ratio 82.9 %
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Samsung Galaxy A21s
487 nits
sRGB gamut88.4 %
PWM (Flicker)500 Hz
Response time30.4 ms
Contrast1500:1

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 163.6 mm (6.44 in)
Width 75.3 mm (2.96 in)
Thickness 8.9 mm (0.35 in)
Weight 192 g (6.77 oz)
Water resistance No
Back panel Plastic
Frame Plastic
Colors - Black
- Blue
- Red
Fingerprint sensor Yes rear
Screen-to-body ratio
Samsung Galaxy A21s
82.9 %

Performance

Testing Samsung Galaxy A21s In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Samsung Exynos 850
Max Frequency 2000 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (8)
Architecture 8/2 (Cortex-A55)
Process Samsung
Transistor Size 8 nm
Neural Processor No
Graphics Mali-G52 MP1
GPU Cores 24
GPU Frequency 850 MHz
FLOPS 40.8 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A21s
484
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A21s
1523
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)484
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)1523
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Samsung Galaxy A21s
191375
CPU68748
GPU26807
Memory59210
UX36610
NanoReview Score191375
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Samsung Galaxy A21s
425
Max Surface Temp.43.2 °C
Stability98 %
Graphics Test2 fps
Graphics Score425
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Samsung Galaxy A21s
5429
Writing score5426
Web score4708
Video editing5145
Data manipulation3808
NanoReview Score5429

Memory

RAM
RAM Size - 3 GB
- 4 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 1866 MHz
Channels 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 32 GB
- 64 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1
Memory CardMicroSD

Software

OS Android 10 (Upgradeable to Android 12)
OS Size 12 GB
UI Skin One UI 4.1

Battery

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

Main camera

Matrix 48 MP
Photo resolution 8000x6000 pixels
Zoom Digital
Flash LED
Stabilization Digital
8K Recording No
4K Recording No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Slow Motion No
Wide-angle lens 123 °
Lenses count Standard: 48 MP
Ultra-wide: 8 MP
Macro: 2 MP
Depth: 2 MP
Features Bokeh effect
Main lens
Matrix48 MP
Aperturef/2.0
Focal length26 mm
SensorSamsung S5KGM2
Sensor size1/2.0
Pixel size0.8 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigital
Ultra-wide lens
Matrix8 MP
Aperturef/2.2
Sensor size1/4.0
Pixel size1.12 μm
StabilizationDigital

Front camera

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

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5
Bluetooth features PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP
USB type USB Type-C
USB version 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
NFC* Yes
Infrared Port No
Connectivity
SIM Count*2
SIM TypeNano
SIM ModeDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *No
Hybrid SlotNo
2G BandsGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G BandsB1 (2100), B2 (1900), B5(850), B8 (900)
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28)
LTE category13
5G SupportNo

Sound

Speakers Mono
3.5 mm Jack Yes
FM Radio Yes
Dolby Atmos Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Samsung Galaxy A21s
79.5 dB

Other

Class Budget
Announced May, 2020 yr
Release Date June, 2020 yr
Launch Price ($) 200
Sensors - Hall Sensor
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

User Rating

3.4 out 5 Points (5 Votes)

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