Display
Size:
5.1 inches
6.5 inches
6.8 inches
Resolution:
1920 x 1080 pixels, 432 PPI
1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI
2460 x 1080 pixels, 20.5:9 ratio, 395 PPI
Technology:
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body:
69.76 %
79.20 %
82.52 %
Colors:
16 777 216
Touchscreen:
Capacitive, Multi-touch
Features:
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
60Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass (NEG Dinorex), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC
Mediatek Helio P35
MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765
Processor:
Quad-core, 2500 MHz, Krait 400, 32-bit, 28 nm
Octa-core, 2300 MHz, Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm
Octa-core, 2300 MHz, Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm
GPU:
Adreno 330
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
RAM:
2GB LPDDR3
3GB LPDDR4
4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
32GB
32GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 19.8 GB
64GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 42 GB
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 128 GB
microSDXC up to 512 GB
microSDXC up to 2000 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2), Samsung TouchWiz UI
Android (10), Samsung One UI
Android (10)
Battery
Capacity:
2800 mAh
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Type:
Li - Ion, User replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Fast charging
Fast charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Single camera
Quad camera
Triple camera
Main camera:
16 MP (BSI sensor, PDAF)
16 MP (PDAF)
13 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 31 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Sensor size: 1/3.06"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Second camera:
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
5 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/4"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/5"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera:
2 MP (Macro)
5 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Aperture size: F2.4; Sensor size: 1/5"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Fourth camera:
2 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4
Video recording:
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features:
HDR, Continuous autofocus, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
Front:
2.1 MP
13 MP
13 MP
Video capture:
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions:
5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches (142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm)
6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches (167.8 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm)
6.75 x 3.06 x 0.34 inches (171.4 x 77.7 x 8.7 mm)
Weight:
5.11 oz (145.0 g)
6.81 oz (193.0 g)
7.76 oz (220.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP67
Yes; MIL-STD-810 certified
Biometrics:
Fingerprint (swipe)
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features:
Touch sensitive control keys, Interchangeable covers, Notification light
Stylus
Keys:
Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Black, Gold, Blue, White
Black
Holographic white
Cellular
LTE (FDD):
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD)
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), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS:
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed:
LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, 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:
Micro SIM
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice:
Yes
Yes
VoLTE:
Yes
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:
Album art cover, Background playback
DTS:X Virtual Surround
Screen mirroring:
MHL
Wireless screen share
DLNA, Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
FM
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
4.0
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi:
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Multiple antennas, MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
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:
microUSB, USB 3.0
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible)
Features:
Mass storage device, OTG, Charging, Video out
Charging
Charging
HDMI:
Yes
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Gesture, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other:
NFC, ANT+, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC
UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)
Hearing aid compatible:
M4, T3
M4, T3
Phone features
Notifications:
Haptic feedback, (MP3)
Other features:
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Regulatory Approval
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
$ 300
In The Box:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A21 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
USB Type-C, Charger, Important Information Booklet
Availability
Officially announced:
Feb 24, 2014
Apr 08, 2020
May 20, 2020