HTC Wildfire E3
#3348
Samsung Galaxy A21
#3196Category Breakdown
HTC Wildfire E3
Samsung Galaxy A21
Performance
66.867.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.128.1
Build
67.982.9
Connectivity
57.167.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
41.843.1
Summary
- The HTC Wildfire E3 features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy A21 has a slightly smaller 6.5-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Wildfire E3 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P22 chipset with 4GB of RAM, whereas the Galaxy A21 utilizes the Helio P35 with 3GB of RAM, indicating a potential edge in multitasking for the E3.
- The camera system on the Wildfire E3 includes a 13 MP main sensor, compared to the Galaxy A21's 16 MP main sensor, which may provide better detail in photos.
- Both devices have a 4000mAh battery, but the A21 supports faster 15W charging compared to the E3's 10W.
- Both smartphones run Android 10, but the Galaxy A21 features Samsung's One UI 2.0 for a different software experience.
- Build quality is similar with both having glass fronts and plastic backs, but the A21 is slightly lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Wildfire E3
Samsung Galaxy A21
General
Release Date
2021, March 15
2020, April 08
Announced
2021, March 15
2020, April 08
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-A215U (USA); SM-A215U1 (USA Unlocked)
Display
Size
6.52"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 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
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
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
10W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.7 x 76.6 x 9 mm (6.52 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
167.8 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm (6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 in)
Weight
186 g
193 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Blue, Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.27 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/75 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 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, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 10, One UI 2.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass