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Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F) vs Samsung Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DSN)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Samsung Galaxy A04s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A04s X Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F) 08Points
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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06Points Samsung Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DSN) Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

50
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)

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40 Common items in both devices
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
3GB LPDDR4X
32GB (19GB available) / 32GB (18GB available)
eMMC 5.1
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT PLS
+33 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DSN)
ModelGalaxy A21s (SM-A217F)Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DSN)
Other model namesGalaxy A21s SM-A217F Single-Sim (32GB + 3GB RAM)Galaxy A04s SM-A047F/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region availableSouth AfricaAustraliaNew Zealand
South Africa, Australia, New Zealand
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/20209/22/2022, Announced: 8/31/2022
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)76.7 x 164.7 millimeters (3.02 x 6.48 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DSN)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT PLS
Screen size6.5" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.7% (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 rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresNot supported400nits[peak]

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DSN)
System versionAndroid 10Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 14
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1One UI Core 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DSN)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MP1ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 107157 (v8)
Geekbench: 1100 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 145134 (v9)
Geekbench: 1100 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DSN)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (19GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (18GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DSN)
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 / Upload300/150 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DSN)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12ยตm123ยฐ
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: 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 supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DSN)
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/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DSN)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
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 A21s (SM-A217F)Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DSN)
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 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, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DSN)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Virtual ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DSN)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered50 hours (2.1 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DSN)
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: Black, White, Blue, Redโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Green, Copper

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)Galaxy A04s (SM-A047F/DSN)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.422W/kg (head), 1.544W/kg (body)0.521W/kg (head), 1.227W/kg (body)
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