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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?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A04e XSamsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)09Points
Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

16
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!


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)
ModelGalaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A21 SM-A215U (Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon)Galaxy A04e SM-A042M Single-SIM
Country or region availableUSA
USA
ArgentinaMexicoPeru
Argentina, Mexico, Peru
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date6/26/202011/7/2022, Announced: 10/21/2022
Depth8.1 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)
Weight193 grams (6.76 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 12
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI Core 4.1

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPUOcta-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 controllerPowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 124469 (v9)
Geekbench: 1000 (v5.4)

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (47GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📲 Display

Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT PLS
Screen size6.5" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bandsExpand band detailsCollapse 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot 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 resolution4608x3456 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
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

📸 Front camera

Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 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 registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

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

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging10W Wired charging
Wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)Samsung Galaxy A04e (SM-A042M 64GB)
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
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 registeredfeature not registered
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