Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
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Samsung Galaxy M21s
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Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
Samsung Galaxy M21s
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
47.948.7
Display
79.579.5
Battery
63.563.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
63.964.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 and Galaxy M21s share a similar build quality with plastic frames and glass fronts, but the M21s features Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability.
- Both models have a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution and peak brightness.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the Exynos 9611 chipset, offering comparable processing power and RAM options.
- The M21s has a superior camera setup with a 64 MP main sensor compared to the M21 2021's 48 MP, and it also boasts a higher-resolution 32 MP selfie camera versus the M21 2021's 20 MP.
- Both devices have identical 6000 mAh batteries and 15W charging, but the M21 2021 runs on Android 11, while the M21s operates on Android 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
Samsung Galaxy M21s
General
Release Date
2021, July 21
2020, November 06
Announced
2021, July 21
2020, November 06
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition
N/A
Display
Size
6.4"
6.4"
Type
Super AMOLED, 420 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED, 420 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 9611 (10 nm)
Exynos 9611 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G72 MP3
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
64 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", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera
20 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
20 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide)
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159 x 75.1 x 9 mm (6.26 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
159.2 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm (6.27 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
Weight
192 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal Black, Arctic Blue
Blue, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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, 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core
Android 10, One UI 2.5
OS Version
Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core
Android 10, One UI 2.5
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