Samsung Galaxy A20s
#4057
Samsung Galaxy A21
#3949Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A20s
Samsung Galaxy A21
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
43.143.3
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
57.357.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A20s and A21 both feature a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display, but the A21 offers a slightly higher resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A20s is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, while the A21 uses the Mediatek Helio P35, which provides improved processing capabilities.
- The A21 also has a more advanced camera setup with a 16 MP main sensor compared to the 13 MP on the A20s, along with additional macro capabilities.
- Both devices have a 4000 mAh battery and support 15W charging, but the A21 includes Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC for better connectivity options.
- Software-wise, the A20s runs on Android 9.0 with an upgrade path to Android 11, whereas the A21 comes with Android 10 and One UI 2.0, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A20s
Samsung Galaxy A21
General
Release Date
2019, September 24
2020, April 08
Announced
2019, September 24
2020, April 08
Description
Versions: SM-A207F/DS (Global), SM-A207M/DS (LATAM, Brazil), SM-A2070 (HK, China)
Versions: SM-A215U (USA); SM-A215U1 (USA Unlocked)
Display
Size
6.5"
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 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
Adreno 506
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (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, 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
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.3 x 77.5 x 8 mm (6.43 x 3.05 x 0.31 in)
167.8 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm (6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 in)
Weight
183 g
193 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, Green
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, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI Core 3.1
Android 10, One UI 2.0
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI Core 3.1
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