alcatel 3v (2019)
#3064
Samsung Galaxy A21
#3196Category Breakdown
alcatel 3v (2019)
Samsung Galaxy A21
Performance
62.667.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.128.1
Build
72.582.9
Connectivity
49.967.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
44.043.1
Summary
- The Alcatel 3V (2019) features a larger 6.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy A21 has a slightly smaller 6.5-inch display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by similar RAM and storage configurations, but the Galaxy A21 has a more advanced Mediatek Helio P35 chipset, which may offer better performance.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Galaxy A21 includes an additional ultrawide and macro lens, enhancing its versatility compared to the dual-camera setup of the Alcatel 3V.
- Both smartphones have a 4000 mAh battery and support 15W charging, but the Galaxy A21 benefits from Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC connectivity.
- The Alcatel runs on Android 9.0, while the Galaxy A21 operates on Android 10 with One UI 2.0, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel 3v (2019)
Samsung Galaxy A21
General
Release Date
2019
2020, April 08
Announced
2019
2020, April 08
Description
For USA
Versions: SM-A215U (USA); SM-A215U1 (USA Unlocked)
Display
Size
6.7"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~240 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
DragonTrail Pro
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
174.5 x 83.3 x 8.4 mm (6.87 x 3.28 x 0.33 in)
167.8 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm (6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 in)
Weight
197.9 g
193 g
Materials
Glass front (DragonTrail Pro glass), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Elegant Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.27 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 10, One UI 2.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass