Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) vs Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21 vs Samsung Galaxy A04e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/18/2023 10:37 AM, updated: 1/19/2023 6:31 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A04e XSamsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)09Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

16
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05PointsSamsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)Compare Samsung Galaxy A21 X

Specifications Compare Models

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)

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9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)12% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+(quad camera) 16MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP89% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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.	vs	10W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
32GB (20GB available)	vs	+64GB (47GB available)135% More internal storage for applications and files
193 grams (6.76 ounces)	vs	+188 grams (6.58 ounces)3% Lighter
Android 10	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
4000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

36 Common items in both devices

2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)

eMMC 5.1

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT PLS

60Hz

16 million

+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)	Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
Model	Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)	Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A21 SM-A215U (Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon)	Galaxy A04e SM-A042M Single-SIM
Country or region available	USA	Argentina, Mexico, Peru
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	6/26/2020	11/7/2022, Announced: 10/21/2022
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 167.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.61 in)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)	Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)	Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 124469 (v9) Geekbench: 1000 (v5.4)
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)	Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📲 Display
	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)	Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)	Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse 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 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 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+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)	Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.21/4.0"1.12µm 2MP macrof/2.4 2MP depthf/2.4	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depthf/2.4
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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
	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)	Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)	Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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
	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)	Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz) 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
	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)	Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)	Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	10W Wired charging
Wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)	Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
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 • One UI 2.0	• Colors: Black, Light Blue, Copper
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)	Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.6W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)	0.36W/kg (head), 1.04W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered