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Nokia Lumia 625 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 625 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.7"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
26Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB) Compare Nokia Lumia 625 X
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/DSN 32GB)

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Lumia 625} 4 Advantages Nokia Lumia 625 vs Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
+159 grams (5.57 ounces)21%
Lighter
vs192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)157%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GBvs+32GB (19GB available)138%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)3%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
199 PPIvs+270 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"vs+6.5"38%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/4" inchesvs+1/2" inches100%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 13MP41 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAhvs+5000 mAh150%
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.
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
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+13 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
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ModelLumia 625Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 625 4G LTE, Nokia Lumia 625H RM-943Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim NFC (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)(United Kingdom)KazakhstanRussia
(Europe), (United Kingdom), Kazakhstan, Russia
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date8/1/20136/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72.25 x 133.25 millimeters (2.84 x 5.25 in)75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight159 grams (5.57 ounces)192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT PLS
Screen size4.7" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)199 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
System versionWindows Phone 8.0 ApolloAndroid 10
Firmware updateWindows Phone 8.0 AmberAndroid 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1

โš™๏ธ Processor

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM893064bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 107157 (v8)
Geekbench: 1100 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR23GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage8GB32GB (19GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/1800/2600LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12ยตm123ยฐ
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/4" inches1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BP-4GWA
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy15 hoursfeature not registered
Standby552 hours (23 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black and white, Orange, Bright green, Yellow
โ€ข 7GB free SkyDrive
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 625Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.422W/kg (head), 1.544W/kg (body)
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