Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy A11 - specs comparison

Display

Size:

6.5 inches

6.2 inches

6.4 inches

Resolution:

1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI

2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 424 PPI

1560 x 720 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 268 PPI

Technology:

TFT

Dynamic AMOLED

IPS LCD

Screen-to-body:

82.94 %

86.06 %

80.92 %

Peak brightness:

1300 cd/m2 (nit)

Features:

Proximity sensor

120Hz refresh rate (adaptive), HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

60Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Samsung Exynos 850

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350

Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SDM450

Processor:

Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Arm Cortex-A55, 64-bit

Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm

Octa-core, 1800 MHz, Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm

GPU:

Mali-G76

Adreno 660

Adreno 506

RAM:

3GB LPDDR4

8GB LPDDR5

2GB LPDDR3

Internal storage:

32GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 19.5 GB

128GB (UFS 3.0), not expandable

32GB, available to use: 20.3 GB

Storage expansion:

microSDXC up to 512 GB

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (10), Samsung One UI

Android (11), Samsung One UI

Android (10)

Battery

Capacity:

5000 mAh

4000 mAh

Type:

Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Not user replaceable

Battery life test results:

link

Charging:

Fast charging

Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging

Fast charging

Max charge speed:

Wired: 25.0W; Wireless: 15.0W

Wired: 15.0W

Camera

Rear:

Quad camera

Triple camera

Main camera:

48 MP (PDAF)

12 MP (OIS, PDAF)

13 MP (Autofocus)

Specifications:

F2.0; 26 mm; 1/2"; 0.8 μm

F1.8; 26 mm; 1/1.76"; 1.8 μm

F1.8

Second camera:

8 MP (Ultra-wide)

64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)

5 MP (Ultra-wide)

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

Aperture size: F2.2

Third camera:

2 MP (Macro)

12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)

2 MP (Depth information)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4

Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm

Aperture size: F2.4

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)

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Features:

HDR, Hyperlapse, EIS

Front:

13 MP

10 MP (PDAF, HDR)

8 MP

Video capture:

1920x1080 (Full HD)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions:

6.44 x 2.96 x 0.35 inches (163.7 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm)

5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches (151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm)

6.42 x 3.00 x 0.31 inches (163.1 x 76.3 x 8.0 mm)

Weight:

6.77 oz (192.0 g)

6.03 oz (171.0 g)

6.24 oz (177.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Plastic; Frame: Aluminum

Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic

Resistance:

Water, Dust; IP68

Biometrics:

2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)

2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint

2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Black, White, Blue, Red

Phantom pink, Violet, Gray, White

White, Red, Black, Blue

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), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT)

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)

Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3)

LTE (TDD):

Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)

UMTS:

850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

Data Speed:

LTE-A, 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

Dual SIM:

Yes

SIM type:

Nano SIM

HD Voice:

Yes

VoLTE:

Yes

Multimedia

Headphones:

3.5mm jack

No 3.5mm jack

3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Features:

32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

Radio:

FM

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation, Video recording

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.0

4.2

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

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

USB:

Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0

Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2

Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0

Features:

Charging

Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out

Charging

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer

Accelerometer

Other:

NFC

NFC, ANT+

UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)

Hearing aid compatible:

M3, T3

M4, T3

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:

Date approved:

Dec 08, 2020

May 07, 2020

FCC ID value:

A3LSMG991U link

ZCASMA115U link

Measured SAR:

Head:

0.36 W/kg

1.08 W/kg

Body:

1.08 W/kg

0.76 W/kg

Simultaneous Transmission:

3.96 W/kg

1.45 W/kg

Wireless Router:

1.09 W/kg

0.76 W/kg

Phablet:

2.49 W/kg

Buyers information

Price:

€ 240

$ 800

$ 180

User Manual:

This is the official Samsung Galaxy A21s User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

This is the official Samsung Galaxy A11 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

In The Box:

C to C Data Cable, Ejection Pin

Availability

Officially announced:

May 15, 2020

Jan 14, 2021

Mar 13, 2020

Scheduled release:

Jan 29, 2021