Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Samsung Galaxy A21
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S8 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A21. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S8 has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy A21 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Samsung Galaxy S8 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A21
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S8 | Samsung Galaxy A21 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.8 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 16 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 22990 | Rs. 13990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March, 2017. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S8 is Rs. 22990. The launch Date of the second phone is April 08, 2020. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy A21 is Rs. 13990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S8 has screen size of 5.8 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A21's 6.5 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S8 has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A21 has IPS LCD Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S8 has display density of 568 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A21 has only 270 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy S8 has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A21 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S8's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A21's lower 3 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S8 has more Internal Memory (64 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A21 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A21's 16 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S8's 12 MP 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 S8's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.0 and the second one on 10 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S8 | Samsung Galaxy A21 |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March, 2017 | April 08, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 68.09 x 148.9 x 8 mm | 76.7 x 167.8 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 155 g | 193 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.8 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 568 PPI | ~ 270 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 79.3% | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection, Curved Display | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes, Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP with autofocus | 16 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP f/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP f/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP with Autofocus | Punch Hole 13 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.0 (Nougat) | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 8895 | Mediatek Helio P35 |
| CPU | 2.35 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Mali G71 MP20 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | |