Samsung Galaxy A21s
#3041
Samsung Galaxy M13
#2753Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Samsung Galaxy M13
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
44.945.0
Display
67.567.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
59.460.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A21s features a 6.5-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Galaxy M13 has a larger 6.6-inch PLS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- Both devices are powered by the Exynos 850 chipset and have similar octa-core CPU configurations, but the M13 offers more RAM options, starting at 4GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the A21s has a 48 MP main sensor compared to the M13's 50 MP, although the A21s includes a wider variety of lenses.
- Both models have a 5000 mAh battery with 15W charging, ensuring similar longevity.
- The A21s runs on Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, while the M13 comes with Android 12 out of the box, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both devices using glass fronts and plastic backs, but the M13 is slightly lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Samsung Galaxy M13
General
Release Date
2020, May 15
2022, May 27
Announced
2020, May 15
2022, May 27
Description
Versions: SM-A217F/DS (International); SM-A217M/DS (USA); SM-A217F/DSN (Russia)
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.6"
Type
PLS LCD
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 850 (8 nm)
Exynos 850 (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52
Mali-G52
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
13 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.7 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm (6.44 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm (6.51 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
Weight
192 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Red
Deep Green, Orange Copper, Light Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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
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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Android 12, One UI Core 4.1
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Android 12, One UI Core 4.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes