Realme C11 (2021, 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Realme C11 (2021) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/24/2021 10:10 AM, updated: 12/16/2022 5:24 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X Realme C11 (2021, 32GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.52"
IPS

720x1600

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB) Compare Realme C11 (2021) 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/DS 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!

5 Advantages Realme C11 (2021, 32GB)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
+190 grams (6.65 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+6.52"1% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR4X	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+64GB (48GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files
269 PPI	vs	+270 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP160% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 11	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	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
10W	vs	+15W50% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
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
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
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

34 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

720x1600 pixels

+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Realme C11 (2021, 32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	C11 (2021, 32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Other model names	Realme C11 RMX3231 (32GB+2GB RAM)	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Angola, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, India, Morocco, Mozambique, Pakistan
Brand	Realme	Samsung
Release date	6/28/2021	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.4 x 165.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.5 in)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Realme C11 (2021, 32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.52" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	400nits[typ]	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Realme C11 (2021, 32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	Realme Go UI	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Realme C11 (2021, 32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 89099 (v8) Geekbench: 471 (v5.4)	AnTuTu: 124232 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	Realme C11 (2021, 32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Realme C11 (2021, 32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 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	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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Realme C11 (2021, 32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
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	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	feature not registered	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
	Realme C11 (2021, 32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (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	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Realme C11 (2021, 32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	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
	Realme C11 (2021, 32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Realme C11 (2021, 32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Realme C11 (2021, 32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging Reverse charging by cable	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
	Realme C11 (2021, 32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 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	• Colors: Iron Grey, Lake Blue	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Realme C11 (2021, 32GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 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)