Display
Size:
6.5 inches
6.7 inches
Resolution:
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI
Technology:
IPS LCD
Dynamic AMOLED
Screen-to-body:
79.20 %
88.63 %
Peak brightness:
1300 cd/m2 (nit)
Features:
60Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
120Hz refresh rate (adaptive), HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Mediatek Helio P35
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Processor:
Octa-core, 2300 MHz, Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm
Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm
GPU:
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 660
RAM:
3GB LPDDR4
8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage:
32GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 19.8 GB
128GB (UFS 3.0), not expandable
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 512 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (10), Samsung One UI
Android (11), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity:
4000 mAh
4800 mAh
Type:
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Fast charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Wired: 25.0W; Wireless: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Quad camera
Triple camera
Main camera:
16 MP (PDAF)
12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8; Sensor size: 1/3.06"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.76"; Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Second camera:
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/4"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal Length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Third camera:
2 MP (Macro)
12 MP (Ultra-wide, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Fourth camera:
2 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Video recording:
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features:
HDR, Hyperlapse, EIS
Front:
13 MP
10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
Video capture:
1920x1080 (Full HD)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
Design
Dimensions:
6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches (167.8 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm)
6.35 x 2.98 x 0.31 inches (161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm)
Weight:
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
7.13 oz (202.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:
Fingerprint (touch)
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Black
Phantom silver, Black, Violet
Cellular
5G:
n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, n77, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
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), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
UMTS:
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed:
LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice:
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
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, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2
Features:
Charging
Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other:
NFC
NFC, ANT+
Hearing aid compatible:
M4, T3
M3, T3
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
Apr 17, 2020
Dec 18, 2020
Measured SAR:
Head:
0.42 W/kg
0.65 W/kg
Body:
1.27 W/kg
0.95 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.27 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.27 W/kg
1.04 W/kg
Phablet:
3.97 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
$ 250
$ 1000
In The Box:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A21 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
C to C Data Cable, Ejection Pin
Availability
Officially announced:
Apr 08, 2020
Jan 14, 2021
Scheduled release:
Jan 29, 2021
