Huawei Y9 Prime (2019)
#3709
Samsung Galaxy A21
#3949Category Breakdown
Huawei Y9 Prime (2019)
Samsung Galaxy A21
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
43.343.3
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
58.057.3
Summary
- The Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) features a slightly larger 6.59-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, compared to the Samsung Galaxy A21's 6.5-inch display at 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Y9 Prime is powered by the Kirin 710F chipset with 4GB of RAM, while the A21 uses the Mediatek Helio P35 with 3GB of RAM, giving the Y9 Prime an edge in multitasking.
- Both phones have a 16 MP main camera, but the A21 offers additional versatility with a macro lens.
- Battery capacity is identical at 4000 mAh, but the A21 supports 15W charging, which is faster than the Y9 Prime's non-fast charging capability.
- Both devices run Android, with the Y9 Prime on Magic UI 2.1 based on Android 9.0, while the A21 operates on One UI 2.0 based on Android 10, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the A21 is slightly lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Y9 Prime (2019)
Samsung Galaxy A21
General
Release Date
2019, August 05
2020, April 08
Announced
2019, August 01
2020, April 08
Description
Versions: STK-L21; STK-L22; STK-LX3
Versions: SM-A215U (USA); SM-A215U1 (USA Unlocked)
Display
Size
6.59"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~391 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 710F (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G51 MP4
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 13mm (ultrawide)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)
Front Camera
16 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
Motorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.0
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.5 x 77.3 x 8.9 mm (6.44 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
167.8 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm (6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 in)
Weight
196.8 g
193 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Emerald Green, Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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 (2CA) Cat12 600/50 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
5.0, 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, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Magic UI 2.1
Android 10, One UI 2.0
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Magic UI 2.1
Android 10, One UI 2.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes