Nokia N90 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia N90 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2020 10:56 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:34 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X Nokia N90 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.1"
TFT

352x416

2
MP

N/A

760
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB) Compare Nokia N90 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-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)

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 Nokia N90	vs	31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
+173 grams (6.06 ounces)11% 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)
220MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)17 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
30MB	vs	+64GB (48GB available)1637 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 512MB MMC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC1023 times More external storage for files using memory cards
24 millimeters (0.94 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)170% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
352x416 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels7 times Higher resolution screen
259 PPI	vs	+270 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.1"	vs	+6.5"2 times Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP30 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 13MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
CIF (352x288)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
3G UMTS	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps780 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Virtual ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
760 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh6 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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.
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
1.2	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

8 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

Mono sound (not stereo)

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📱 Model features
	Nokia N90	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
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Model	Nokia N90	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Other model names	Nokia N90	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim NFC (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), Spain, Greece, Israel, Portugal, Taiwan
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	4/27/2005	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth	24 millimeters (0.94 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	51 x 112 millimeters (2.01 x 4.41 in)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia N90	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	2.1" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~24.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	352x416 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	259 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Extra display: (128x128) 65K colors	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia N90	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
System version	Symbian 8.1 S60 2nd Edition Feature Pack 3	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia N90	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1710	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 220MHz ARM926TEJ (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 124232 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia N90	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
RAM memory	feature not registered	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	30MB	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512MB MMC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia N90	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900 - USA: 850/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS	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 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Nokia N90	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	2 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	1600x1200 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	CIF (352x288)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	Carl Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia N90	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
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
	Nokia N90	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.263, 3GPP	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+, AMR, RA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia N90	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	1.2	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia N90	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia N90	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5B	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	760 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	feature not registered
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia N90	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia N90	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)