Amazon Fire Phone (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Amazon Fire Phone vs Samsung Galaxy A21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2020 11:00 PM, updated: 8/3/2023 10:20 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X Amazon Fire Phone (32GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB) Compare Amazon Fire Phone X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 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!

9 Advantages Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+312 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (25GB available)	vs	+64GB (48GB available)92% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
4.7"	vs	+6.5"38% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 13MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2400 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh108% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
9W	vs	+15W67% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices

8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)

Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Fire Phone (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Other model names	AT&T Amazon Firephone SD4930UR	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim (64GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	Philippines, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam
Brand	Amazon	Samsung
Release date	7/25/2014, Announced: 6/18/2014	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.5 x 139.2 millimeters (2.62 x 5.48 in)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 3	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	4.7" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	Amazon Fire OS UI 3.5 / 3.6.5	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Digital Plus	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2400 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	9W Wired charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	feature not registered
Standby	285 hours (11.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 3D Dynamic Perspective UI (based on 4 front cameras) • System wide tilt, auto-scroll, swivel and peek functions • Unlimited Cloud Drive photo storage • Firefly app	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.34W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.422W/kg (head), 1.544W/kg (body)