HMD XR21 vs Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has better RAM than HMD XR21. In terms of display resolution, HMD XR21 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A55 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | HMD XR21 | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.49 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 49990 | Rs. 35999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 14, 2024. The Expected cost of HMD XR21 is Rs. 49990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 11, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G is Rs. 35999.
Display comparison
HMD XR21 has screen size of 6.49 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's 6.6 inch screen. HMD XR21 has IPS Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. HMD's phone has display density of 406 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 390 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.8% than HMD's phone ~ 77%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to HMD XR21's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
HMD XR21's 64 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A55 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to HMD XR21's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | HMD XR21 | Samsung Galaxy A55 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | XR21 | SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 14, 2024 | March 11, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (USB Type C to C), Ejection pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.6 x 168 x 10.5 mm | 77.4 x 161.1 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 231 g | 213 g |
| Colors | Midnight Black | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.49 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 406 PPI | ~ 390 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 77% | ~ 85.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus |
| Features | 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM) | HDR10+, 1000 nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 20, 25, 28, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6 N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-band | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS/A-GLONASS, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 1 hour | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | eSIM Support | Stereo Speakers, 4 Generations of OS Upgrades and up to 5 Years of Security Updates, Samsung Knox Vault, E-sim |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Portrait, Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver | 4xCortex-A78@ 2.7 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 28 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 79 hours | |