LG Optimus V (VM670) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus V 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 LG Optimus V (VM670) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) Compare LG Optimus V 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!

2 Advantages LG Optimus V (VM670)	vs	27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)48% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (140MB available)	vs	+64GB (48GB available)350 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)48% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels7 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+270 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+6.5"103% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP18 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(front) 13MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.2 Froyo	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 0.153 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1960 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Virtual ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	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 [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + 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.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

11 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
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Model	Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Other model names	Virgin LG Optimus V VM670, LG VM670 for Virgin Mobile	Galaxy A21s SM-A217M/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Colombia
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	2/1/2011	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.9 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	3.2" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 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
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
System version	Android 2.2.2 Froyo	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7627	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 124232 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
RAM memory	512MB	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512MB (140MB available)	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.153 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 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
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 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	2048x1536 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 15 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
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	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) LGIP-400N	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 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	5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • LG 3Way Sync • HAC (M4/T4) • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Optimus V (VM670)	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