Nokia 8.3 5G (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between Nokia 8.3 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.81"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
24mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Nokia 8.3 5G (64GB)
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27 Common items in both devices |
64GB (49GB available) / 64GB (48GB available) |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC |
60Hz |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
+20 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 Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Nokia 8.3 5G (64GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB) | |
Model | 8.3 5G (64GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB) |
Other model names | Nokia 8.3 Pureview (64GB + 6GB RAM) | Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim NFC (64GB + 4GB RAM) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Europe), Spain, Greece, Israel, Portugal, Taiwan |
Brand | Nokia | Samsung |
Release date | 6/1/2020 | 6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020 |
Depth | 8.99 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78.56 x 171.9 millimeters (3.09 x 6.77 in) | 75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in) |
Weight | 220 grams (7.7 ounces) | 192 grams (6.72 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Nokia 8.3 5G (64GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 6.81" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 386 PPI | 270 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR8 | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Nokia 8.3 5G (64GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 12 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Nokia 8.3 5G (64GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz) | ARM Mali-G52 MP1 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 124232 (v8) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Nokia 8.3 5G (64GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (49GB available) | 64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Nokia 8.3 5G (64GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2400/1200 Mbps | 300/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (Bands ) | LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (?) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
๐ท Camera | ||
Nokia 8.3 5G (64GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mmAF 2MP macro 2MP depth | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12ยตm123ยฐ 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 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/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8ยตm 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 on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Nokia 8.3 5G (64GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 24 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5632x4224 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 | feature not registered | 1.12ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Nokia 8.3 5G (64GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Nokia 8.3 5G (64GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB) | |
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 | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 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, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Nokia 8.3 5G (64GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Nokia 8.3 5G (64GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Nokia 8.3 5G (64GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB) | |
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 | โข Colors: Polar Night โข Android One โข Zeiss optics on cameras | โข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Nokia 8.3 5G (64GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB) | |
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) |