Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A21
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A21. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A21 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A21
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A21 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 16 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 85999 | Rs. 13990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 85999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 08, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A21 is Rs. 13990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A21's 6.5 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A21 has IPS LCD Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 394 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A21 has only 270 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.3% than Samsung Galaxy A21's ~ 79.3%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A21's lower 3 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A21 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A21's 16 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A21 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 10 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 10.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A21 |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Galaxy A21 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | April 08, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.6 x 161.5 x 7.8 mm | 76.7 x 167.8 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 193 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 270 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.3% | ~ 79.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes, Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 16 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Mediatek Helio P35 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |