Samsung Galaxy M21
#1535
Samsung Galaxy M30s
#1533Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Galaxy M30s
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 M30s share similar build quality, featuring a glass front and plastic back with identical dimensions and weight.
- Both models have a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, but the M21 offers a slightly better selfie camera at 20 MP compared to the M30s' 16 MP.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Exynos 9611 chipset and RAM options, ensuring comparable speed and efficiency.
- Battery capacity is identical at 6000 mAh with 15W charging for both devices.
- The M21 runs on Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, while the M30s originally comes with Android 9.0, also upgradable to Android 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Galaxy M30s
General
Release Date
2020, March 18
2019, September 18
Announced
2020, March 18
2019, September 18
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-M307FN/DS (Global); SM-M307F/DS (India)
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 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, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera
20 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
20 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
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, non-removable
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 8.9 mm (6.26 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
Weight
188 g
188 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
Opal Black, Sapphire Blue, Pearl White
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, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.0
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.0
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