Samsung Galaxy A21
#3196
vivo V15
#3132Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A21
vivo V15
Performance
67.575.4
Camera
19.128.4
Display
56.558.9
Battery
28.128.1
Build
82.973.0
Connectivity
67.352.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.143.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A21 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the vivo V15 has a slightly smaller 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A21 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P35 chipset, whereas the V15 utilizes the more capable Helio P70, offering improved processing power.
- The camera setup on the V15 is superior, with a 24 MP main sensor compared to the A21's 16 MP, and it also boasts a higher resolution 32 MP selfie camera.
- Both devices have a 4000 mAh battery, but the A21 supports 15W charging, while the V15 does not support fast charging.
- The Galaxy A21 runs on Android 10 with One UI 2.0, while the V15 operates on Android 9.0 with Funtouch 9, indicating a difference in software experience and updates.
- Build quality is comparable, but the V15 benefits from Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, enhancing durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A21
vivo V15
General
Release Date
2020, April 08
2019
Announced
2020, April 08
2019
Description
Versions: SM-A215U (USA); SM-A215U1 (USA Unlocked)
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P70 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
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)
24 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Motorized pop-up 32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
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
4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
167.8 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm (6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 in)
161.2 x 75.9 x 8.5 mm (6.35 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
193 g
189.5 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black
Topaz Blue, Glamour Red, Frozen Black, Royal Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.27 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, One UI 2.0
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass