OnePlus 8 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between OnePlus 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.55"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
13mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? OnePlus 8 (128GB)
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19 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras |
1/2" inches |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
OnePlus 8 (128GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) | |
Model | OnePlus 8 (128GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) |
Other model names | OnePlus 8 5G (128GB+8GB RAM) | Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim NFC (64GB + 6GB RAM) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | Hong Kong |
Brand | OnePlus | Samsung |
Release date | 4/21/2020, Announced: 4/14/2020 | 6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72.9 x 160.2 millimeters (2.87 x 6.31 in) | 75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in) |
Weight | 180 grams (6.3 ounces) | 192 grams (6.72 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
OnePlus 8 (128GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) | |
Display type | Fluid AMOLED | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 6.55" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~88.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 270 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 1100nits[peak] HDR10+ | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
OnePlus 8 (128GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 12 |
User Interface | OxygenOS 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
OnePlus 8 (128GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) | ARM Mali-G52 MP1 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 564708 (v8) Geekbench: 13291 (v4.4), 3399 (v5.1) GFXBench: 46fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
OnePlus 8 (128GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 3.0 | 64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
OnePlus 8 (128GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | 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 | 2000/1024 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46) America model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) India model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) China model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA Europe model: (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) America model: (2, 5, 41, 66, 71) India model: (78) China model: (41, 78, 79) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat18 VoLTE | LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
Secondary 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 |
📷 Camera | ||
OnePlus 8 (128GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mmPDAF 2MP macro f/2.4 | (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 | 8000x6000 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
OnePlus 8 (128GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 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 | 1/3" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
OnePlus 8 (128GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | 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 |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
OnePlus 8 (128GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
OnePlus 8 (128GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
OnePlus 8 (128GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 30W (5V/6A) 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 |
➕ Other features | ||
OnePlus 8 (128GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) | |
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 | • Colors: Onyx Black, Glacial Green, Interstellar Glow | • Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
OnePlus 8 (128GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) | |
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) |