Huawei Honor 9 (L09 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1)
Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A21 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.15"
LTPS
LTPS
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3200
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
16
MP
MP
13mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Huawei Honor 9 (L09 64GB)
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21 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
Capacitive |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1) | |
Model | Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1) |
Other model names | Huawei Honor 9 STF-L09 standard edition 4GB RAM (STF-L09) | Galaxy A21 SM-A215UZKAXAA (USA Unlocked) |
Country or region available | (Global, International), (Europe), Hong Kong | USA |
Brand | Huawei | Samsung |
Release date | 6/27/2017 | 6/26/2020 |
Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in) | 76.7 x 167.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.61 in) |
Weight | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1) | |
Display type | LTPS LCD | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 5.15" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~70% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~79.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 428 PPI | 270 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1) | |
System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1) | |
Chipset | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP8 | PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 64GB (54GB available) | 32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/50 Mbps | 150/50 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/2.227mm | (quad camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4.0"1.12ยตm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4608x3456 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/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.06" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
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+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, 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, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3200 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, 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 | โข Colors: Glacier Grey, Sapphire Blue, Midnight Black โข Fast battery charging: 40% in 30min โข EMUI 5.1 | โข Colors: Black โข One UI 2.0 |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Honor 9 (L09 64GB) | Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U1) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.6W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |