Display
Size:
6.2 inches
6.2 inches
6.5 inches
Resolution:
2160 x 1080 pixels, 18:9 ratio, 390 PPI
2160 x 1080 pixels, 18:9 ratio, 390 PPI
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI
Technology:
TFT
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body:
79.63 %
79.76 %
79.20 %
Features:
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
60Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SDM450
Qualcomm Snapdragon SDM450
Mediatek Helio P35
Processor:
Octa-core, 1800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm
Octa-core, 1800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm
Octa-core, 2300 MHz, Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm
GPU:
Adreno 506
Adreno 506
PowerVR GE8320
RAM:
3GB LPDDR3
3GB LPDDR3
3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
32GB, available to use: 21.38 GB
32GB, available to use: 15.76 GB
32GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 19.8 GB
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 2000 GB
microSDXC up to 2000 GB
microSDXC up to 512 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo), LG UX UI
Android (10, 9.0 Pie)
Android (10), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity:
3300 mAh
3500 mAh
4000 mAh
Type:
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
Fast charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Single camera
Single camera
Quad camera
Main camera:
13 MP (PDAF)
13 MP (PDAF)
16 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Aperture size: F1.8; Sensor size: 1/3.06"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Second camera:
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/4"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera:
2 MP (Macro)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Fourth camera:
2 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Video recording:
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features:
Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Front:
5 MP (Autofocus, HDR)
5 MP
13 MP
Video capture:
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions:
6.30 x 3.06 x 0.32 inches (160 x 77.7 x 8.1 mm)
6.3 x 3.06 x 0.33 inches (160 x 77.7 x 8.4 mm)
6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches (167.8 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm)
Weight:
6.07 oz (172.0 g)
6.3 oz (179.0 g)
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Metal
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Biometrics:
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features:
Notification light, Stylus
Notification light, Stylus
Keys:
Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Black
Aurora black
Black
Cellular
LTE (FDD):
Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
Bands 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 12(700 a), 14(700 PS), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS:
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed:
LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS
LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice:
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features:
Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring:
DLNA, Wireless screen share
DLNA, Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
FM
FM
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
4.2
4.2
5.0
Wi-Fi:
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible)
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features:
Charging, Mass storage device
Charging, Mass storage device
Charging
Location:
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Compass
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other:
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC
Hearing aid compatible:
M4, T3
M4, T3
M4, T3
Regulatory Approval
Measured SAR:
Head:
0.20 W/kg
0.42 W/kg
Body:
0.75 W/kg
1.27 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.56 W/kg
1.27 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.19 W/kg
1.27 W/kg
Phablet:
3.94 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
$ 300
$ 300
$ 250
In The Box:
USB Cable, Charger, Quick Start Guide, SIM Ejection tool
USB cable, Charge, Quick start guide, Ejection pin
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A21 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
Availability
Officially announced:
Jun 30, 2019
Apr 08, 2020