Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)


Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
vs
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)

Quick Comparison

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M21 2021. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M21 2021

NameSamsung Galaxy M21 2021Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
RAM4 GB8 GB
Display6.4 in6.7 in
Internal Memory64 GB256 GB
Battery6000 mAh5000 mAh
Camera48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple
PriceRs. 13999Rs. 23499

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Detailed Comparison

Price And Launch

The launch Date of the first phone is July 21, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is Rs. 13999. 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 M21 2021 has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Both the phones have Super AMOLED Screen Type. Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 has display density of 403 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 385 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 M21 2021's ~ 84.2%. Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.

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 M21 2021's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (64 GB).

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy M21 2021's 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 15 version.

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Full Comparison

NameSamsung Galaxy M21 2021Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
General
Country of OriginIndia
ModelGalaxy M21 2021SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+Nano SIMNano+Nano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
OS Updates6 years
Security Updates6 years
Release DateJuly 21, 2021August 29th, 2025
Design
Dimensions75.1 x 159 x 9 mm77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm
Weight192 g192 g
ColorsBlack, Gray, Blue
Display
TypeColor Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors)Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 60 Hz6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz
Aspect Ratio19.5:920:9
PPI~ 403 PPI~ 385 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 84.2%~ 86%
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Brightness800nits
Features420 nits (peak)
NotchYes, Water Drop NotchYes, Water Drop Notch
Memory
RAM4 GB8 GB
Storage64 GB256 GB
Card SlotYes, upto 512 GBYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYes
5G Bands5G* 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)
VoLTEYesYes, Dual Stand-By
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80
BluetoothYes, v5.0Yes, v5.3
USBYes, USB-C v2.0Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB FeaturesUSB on-the-go, USB ChargingUSB Charging
Extra
GPSYes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, GalileoGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Fingerprint SensorYes, RearYes, Side
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Virtual Light SensingAccelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
3.5mm Headphone JackYes
NFCYes
AI FeaturesGemini Live, Circle to Search
Splash ResistantYes
IP RatingIP54
Dust ResistantYes
Camera
Rear Camera48 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle)
8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Depth Sensor)		50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesPanorama, HDRFood, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video
Video Recording4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera20 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle)13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle)
Front Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v11Android v15
Custom UIOneUI 7
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 9611Samsung Exynos 1330
CPU2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A532x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPUMali-G72 MP3Mali-G68 MP2
JavaNoNo
BrowserYes, supports HTML5Yes
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTAMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
VideoMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBMMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
FM RadioYesNo
Audio Jack TypeUSB Type-C
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery5000 mAh
Fast ChargingYes, 15W Fast ChargingYes, 25W Fast Charging
Talk Time49 hours
Music Playback Time131 hours

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