Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB) vs Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Alcatel A7 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2020 11:00 PM, updated: 7/6/2022 7:26 AM

Compare Alcatel A7 XL X Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Alcatel A7 XL (7071D) Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
LTPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)

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!

16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	vs	7 Advantages Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)63% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (48GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS LCD
+6.5"8% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12.2MP + 2MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 13MP160% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+175 grams (6.13 ounces)10% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)2% Thinner
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels80% Higher resolution screen
270 PPI	vs	+367 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
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Model	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
Other model names	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim (64GB + 6GB RAM)	Alcatel A7 XL 7071, 7071DX, OT-7071D
Country or region available	Philippines, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Alcatel
Release date	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020	11/1/2017
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)	81.5 x 159.6 millimeters (3.21 x 6.28 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
Display type	TFT PLS	LTPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
System version	Android 10	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 12	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6750S (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 350Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 2MP
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4000 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	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	750 hours (31.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Gold, Rose Gold • Fast battery charging: 100% in 3h • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Alcatel A7 XL (7071D)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.422W/kg (head), 1.544W/kg (body)	feature not registered