Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A11 vs Samsung Galaxy M21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/25/2020 11:20 AM, updated: 1/18/2023 4:22 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M21s X Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A11 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)

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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)	vs	18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1560 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
268 PPI	vs	+403 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
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	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh50% 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
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

64GB (49GB available)

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

6.4"

LED flash

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
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Model	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy A11 SM-A115M Single-Sim (64GB + 3GB RAM)	Galaxy M21s SM-F415F/Dual-Sim (4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2020, Announced: 3/13/2020	11/6/2020
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.3 x 161.4 millimeters (3 x 6.35 in)	75.1 x 159.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	420nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
System version	Android 10	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 12
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28)	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2115° 2MP depth f/2.4	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1/4"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
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
	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	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 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, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	48 hours (2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
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: Black, White, Blue, Red	• Colors: Black, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A11 (SM-A115M 64GB)	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.42W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)	0.383W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered