Display
Size:
6.5 inches
5.8 inches
Resolution:
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI
2436 x 1125 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 459 PPI
Technology:
IPS LCD
OLED
Refresh rate:
60Hz
Screen-to-body:
79.20 %
82.35 %
Peak brightness:
625 cd/m2 (nit)
Features:
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR support, Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Mediatek Helio P35
Apple A11 Bionic APL1W72
Processor:
Octa-core, 2300 MHz, Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm
Hexa-core, 2390 MHz, Monsoon and Mistral, 64-bit, 10 nm
GPU:
PowerVR GE8320
Apple 3-core GPU
RAM:
3GB LPDDR4
3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
32GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 19.8 GB
256GB, not expandable
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 512 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (10), Samsung One UI
iOS (15.x, 14.x, 13.x, 12.x, 11.x)
Battery
Capacity:
4000 mAh
2716 mAh
Type:
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Fast charging
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Wired: 15.0W; Wireless: 7.5W
Camera
Rear:
Quad camera
Dual camera
Main camera:
16 MP (PDAF)
12 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Sensor size: 1/3.06"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Second camera:
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
12 MP (Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/4"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Optical zoom: 2.0x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 52 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.4"; Pixel size: 1 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)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
Features:
OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Video light, Video calling, Video sharing
Front:
13 MP
7 MP (HDR)
Video capture:
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions:
6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches (167.8 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm)
5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches (143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm)
Weight:
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
6.14 oz (174.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Back: Glass; Frame: Stainless steel
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP67
Biometrics:
Fingerprint (touch)
3D Face unlock
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Black
Silver, Space gray
Cellular
LTE (FDD):
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)
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), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3)
LTE (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS:
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:
LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
LTE-A Cat 12/13 (600/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice:
Yes
VoLTE:
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
5.0
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; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Lightning
Features:
Charging
Charging, Headphones port
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other:
NFC
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)
Hearing aid compatible:
M4, T3
M3, T4
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
Apr 17, 2020
FCC ID value:
ZCASMA215U
Measured SAR:
Head:
0.42 W/kg
Body:
1.27 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.27 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.27 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
$ 250
$ 1149
In The Box:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A21 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation
Availability
Officially announced:
Apr 08, 2020
Sep 12, 2017
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