Samsung Galaxy M21
#1535
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
#1534Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
47.947.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
63.563.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
63.963.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M21 and Galaxy M21 2021 share a similar build quality with glass front and plastic back, but the M21 2021 is slightly thicker and heavier.
- Both models feature a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution and refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, they are identical, utilizing the Exynos 9611 chipset and offering similar RAM and storage options.
- The camera systems are also nearly the same, with the M21 2021 having a slightly wider ultrawide lens.
- Both devices are equipped with a 6000mAh battery and 15W charging, ensuring long usage times.
- The M21 2021 runs on Android 11 out of the box, while the M21 originally launched with Android 10 but is upgradable to Android 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
General
Release Date
2020, March 18
2021, July 21
Announced
2020, March 18
2021, July 21
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition
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
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
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
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
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)
Front Camera
20 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
20 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide)
20 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps, 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 8.9 mm (6.26 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
159 x 75.1 x 9 mm (6.26 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
Weight
188 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Blue, Raven Black
Charcoal Black, Arctic 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, 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 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core
Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core
Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core
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