Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/15/2020 12:38 AM, updated: 7/6/2022 7:26 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2650
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F) Compare Nokia 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)

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 Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+294 PPI9% 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
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+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
1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)93% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (19GB available)90% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+6.5"30% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(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
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2650 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh89% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 a/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
4.0 + 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.

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

f/2.0 (aperture)

Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
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Model	Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Other model names	Nokia 3 Dual-sim	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F Single-Sim (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, Australia, New Zealand
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2017	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.4 x 143.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.65 in)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight	feature not registered	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 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
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 107157 (v8) Geekbench: 1100 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
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	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)	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+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
📷 Camera
	Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Back camera (main camera)	8 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	3264x2448 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-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	1.12µm 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
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	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2650 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Call control	Voice dialing	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: Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Silver, Copper • USB OTG On-The-Go • 2.5D Arc Glass screen • 450 nits display brightness • VoLTE	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 3 (Dual-Sim)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.422W/kg (head), 1.544W/kg (body)