Apple iPhone SE (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)

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

7/14/2020 10:01 AM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:55 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X Apple iPhone SE (32GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

12
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1642
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) Compare Apple iPhone SE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)

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!

12 Advantages Apple iPhone SE (32GB)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+113 grams (3.96 ounces)70% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+326 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)55% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR4	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (27GB available)	vs	+64GB (48GB available)78% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
640x1136 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels58% Higher resolution screen
4"	vs	+6.5"63% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 13MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1642 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone SE (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Other model names	iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724	Galaxy A21s SM-A217M/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Colombia
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight	113 grams (3.96 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	4" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x1136 pixels (16:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
System version	iOS 9.0	Android 10
Firmware update	iOS 15	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0)	AnTuTu: 124232 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available) NVMe (SSD)	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
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	150/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (A1724) UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 A1662 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29) A1723/A1724 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD‑LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	12 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	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + 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
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1642 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	240 hours (10 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • AirDrop • FaceTime • iCloud • Siri • Touch ID	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone SE (32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	0.54W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.72W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)	feature not registered