Samsung Galaxy A20s
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Samsung Galaxy A21
#3196Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A20s
Samsung Galaxy A21
Performance
62.767.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.128.1
Build
83.382.9
Connectivity
50.567.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.143.1
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
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
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, Green
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.69 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
1.27 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI Core 3.1
Android 10, One UI 2.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass