Huawei Nova 2i (L02) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Nova 2i vs Samsung Galaxy A21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2020 10:01 AM, updated: 7/6/2022 7:26 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X Huawei Nova 2i (L02) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) Compare Huawei Nova 2i 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!

8 Advantages Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
+164 grams (5.74 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)19% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1080x2160 pixels103% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+409 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+(dual front camera) 13MP + 2MP16% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
5.9"	vs	+6.5"10% Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP2 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
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.
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3340 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	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
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices

64GB (52GB available) / 64GB (48GB available)

eMMC 5.1

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nova 2i (L02)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Other model names	Huawei Nova 2i RNE-L02, Mate 10 Lite, Huawei Rhone	Galaxy A21s SM-A217M/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Colombia
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2017	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.15 in)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight	164 grams (5.74 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
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.9" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 124232 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	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	300/50 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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP depth	(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	4608x3456 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	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
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3340 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	feature not registered
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
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	• Colors: Black, Prestige Gold, Aurora Blue • EMUI 5.1	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.54W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered