Category Breakdown
Nokia C5 Endi
Samsung Galaxy A21
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
43.143.3
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
57.957.3
Summary
- The Nokia C5 Endi features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy A21 has a slightly smaller 6.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in comparable pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the C5 Endi is powered by the Mediatek Helio P22 chipset, whereas the Galaxy A21 utilizes the Helio P35, which may offer slightly better processing capabilities.
- The camera setup on the A21 is superior, with a 16 MP main sensor compared to the C5 Endi's 13 MP, and it also includes a higher resolution 13 MP selfie camera versus the C5 Endi's 8 MP.
- Both phones have a 4000 mAh battery, but the A21 supports faster 15W charging compared to the C5 Endi's 10W.
- Both devices run Android 10, but the A21 features Samsung's One UI 2.0 for a different software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both using glass fronts and plastic backs, though the A21 is slightly lighter and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia C5 Endi
Samsung Galaxy A21
General
Release Date
2020, May 29
2020, April 08
Announced
2020, May 29
2020, April 08
Description
For Cricket
Versions: SM-A215U (USA); SM-A215U1 (USA Unlocked)
Display
Size
6.52"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
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
64GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, (wide), PDAF5 MP, (ultrawide)2 MP, (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
8 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, (wide)
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
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
171.7 x 76.7 x 8.9 mm (6.76 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
200 g
193 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
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) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10
Android 10, One UI 2.0
OS Version
Android 10
Android 10, One UI 2.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

