Xiaomi Poco M3 vs Samsung Galaxy A21 - specs comparison

Display

Size:

6.5 inches

Resolution:

2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 395 PPI

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

Technology:

IPS LCD

Screen-to-body:

83.52 %

79.20 %

Features:

60Hz refresh rate, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

60Hz refresh rate, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115

Mediatek Helio P35

Processor:

Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Kryo 260, 64-bit, 11 nm

Octa-core, 2300 MHz, Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm

GPU:

Adreno 610

PowerVR GE8320

RAM:

4GB LPDDR4

3GB LPDDR4

Internal storage:

64GB (UFS 2.1)

32GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 19.8 GB

Storage expansion:

microSDXC up to 512 GB

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (10)

Android (10), Samsung One UI

Battery

Capacity:

6000 mAh

4000 mAh

Type:

Not user replaceable

Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Charging:

Fast charging, Reverse charging

Fast charging

Max charge speed:

Wired: 18.0W

Wired: 15.0W

Camera

Rear:

Triple camera

Quad camera

Main camera:

48 MP (PDAF)

16 MP (PDAF)

Specifications:

F1.8; 1/2"; 0.8 μm

F1.8; 1/3.06"; 1 μm

Second camera:

2 MP (Macro)

8 MP (Ultra-wide)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.75 μm

Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/4"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Third camera:

2 MP (Depth information)

2 MP (Macro)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4; Pixel size: 1.75 μm

Aperture size: F2.4

Fourth camera:

2 MP (Depth information)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4

Video recording:

1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)

1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)

Features:

Time-lapse video

Front:

8 MP

13 MP

Video capture:

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions:

6.39 x 3.04 x 0.38 inches (162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm)

6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches (167.8 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm)

Weight:

6.98 oz (198.0 g)

6.81 oz (193.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic

Biometrics:

2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)

Fingerprint (touch)

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Yellow, Cool blue, Power black

Black

Cellular

LTE (FDD):

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 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), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

LTE (TDD):

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

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

UMTS:

Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)

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

Multimedia

Headphones:

3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

Radio:

FM

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.0

Wi-Fi:

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

USB:

Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0

Features:

Charging, OTG

Charging

Location:

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

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

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Compass

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

Other:

Infrared

NFC

Hearing aid compatible:

M4, T3

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:

Date approved:

Apr 17, 2020

FCC ID value:

ZCASMA215U link

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:

$ 149 / € 149

$ 250

In The Box:

22.5W fast charger, USB Type-C cable, SIM eject tool, Soft case, User guide, Warranty card

This is the official Samsung Galaxy A21 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

Availability

Officially announced:

Nov 24, 2020

Apr 08, 2020