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Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) vs Nokia N-Gage

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Nokia N-Gage phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N-Gage X Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) 26Points
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.1"
TFT

176x208

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) vs N-Gage} 2 Advantages Nokia N-Gage
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)36 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs104MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X383 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs16MB SDRAM
+64GB (48GB available)14090 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16MB (3.49MB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB MMC
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)127%
Thinner
vs20.2 millimeters (0.8 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million3999 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs4 thousand
+720x1600 pixels30 times
Higher resolution screen
vs176x208 pixels
+270 PPI108%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs130 PPI
+6.5"2 times
Larger screen
vs2.1"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G GPRS
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6249 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Virtual ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh5 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs850 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vs2.5mm jack
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs1.1
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 1.1 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 1.1 proprietary connector
192 grams (6.72 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)40%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Nokia N-Gage
 
ModelGalaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Nokia N-Gage
Other model namesGalaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim NFC (64GB + 6GB RAM)Nokia N-Gage NEM-4, Nokia Starship
Country or region availableHong Kong
Hong Kong
feature not registered
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/202010/1/2003
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)20.2 millimeters (0.8 inches)
Size (width x height)75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)69.7 x 133.7 millimeters (2.74 x 5.26 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Nokia N-Gage
Display typeTFT PLSTFT LCD
Screen size6.5" inches2.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~15.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)176x208 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI130 PPI
Colors16 million4 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Nokia N-Gage
System versionAndroid 10Symbian 6.1 S60 1st Edition Pearl
Firmware updateAndroid 12feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Nokia N-Gage
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)32bit: ARM 920T
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 104MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MP1feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Nokia N-Gage
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X16MB SDRAM
Internal storage64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16MB (3.49MB available)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 8GB MMC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Nokia N-Gage
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 Mbps0.048 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, HSCSD, GPRS
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Nokia N-Gage
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm123°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Not supported
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Nokia N-Gage
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Nokia N-Gage
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Nokia N-Gage
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 1.1 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack2.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE1.1
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Nokia N-Gage
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Virtual ambient light sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Nokia N-Gage
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Battery capacity5000 mAh850 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered175 hours (7.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Nokia N-Gage
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red• Colors: Gray
• Five-way directional controller
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Nokia N-Gage
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.422W/kg (head), 1.544W/kg (body)feature not registered
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