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Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115U1) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A11 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115U1) 04Points
6.4"
PLS

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A11 X
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!

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115U1)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115U1) vs Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)8%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)vs+64GB (48GB available)129%
More internal storage for applications and files
720x1560 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
268 PPIvs+270 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.4"vs+6.5"2%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 11vs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAhvs+5000 mAh25%
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.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT PLS
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
+22 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115U1)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
ModelGalaxy A11 (SM-A115U1)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A11 SM-A115U1 (USA Unlocked)Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)AngolaSaudi ArabiaEgyptIndiaMoroccoMozambiquePakistan
(Global, International), Angola, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, India, Morocco, Mozambique, Pakistan
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date5/1/2020, Announced: 3/13/20206/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth8 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)75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight177 grams (6.2 ounces)192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115U1)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT PLS
Screen size6.4" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)268 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115U1)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 12
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115U1)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 124232 (v8)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115U1)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115U1)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115U1)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2115ยฐ
2MP depth f/2.4
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12ยตm123ยฐ
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115U1)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/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

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115U1)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115U1)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115U1)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115U1)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115U1)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Blackโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115U1)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.08W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.422W/kg (head), 1.544W/kg (body)
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