Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A21s. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A21s which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A21s
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 10900 | Rs. 23499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June 17, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A21s is Rs. 10900. The launch Date of the second phone is August 29th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 23499.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A21s's 6.5 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A21s has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 385 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A21s has only 294 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Samsung Galaxy A21s's ~ 82.8%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A21s's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A21s (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A21s's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A217FZWGINS, Galaxy A21s | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | June 17, 2020 | August 29th, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 163.6 x 8.9 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color PLS TFT LCD (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 294 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 82.8% | ~ 86% |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Features | Infinity-O Display | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* 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 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing, Compass | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/2 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Main) | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10, upgradable to v11 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 850 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | |
| Talk Time | 54 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 109 hours | |