Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB) vs Motorola i867

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Motorola i867 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 Motorola i867 X Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Motorola i867 Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1390
mAh

(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!

29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	vs	3 Advantages Motorola i867
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	500MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+64GB (48GB available)272 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (180MB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)46% Thinner	vs	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+720x1600 pixels7 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+270 PPI45% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	186 PPI
+6.5"110% Larger screen	vs	3.1"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP18 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 13MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	CIF (352x288)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.1 Eclair
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	2G iDEN
+(4G LTE-A) 300 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G iDEN)
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage 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
+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1390 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+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 [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+129 grams (4.52 ounces)49% Lighter
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

11 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

+4 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Motorola i867
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Model	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Motorola i867
Other model names	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim (64GB + 6GB RAM)	Nextel Motorola i867, Motorola Destino
Country or region available	Philippines, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020	3/1/2012
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)	58 x 114 millimeters (2.28 x 4.49 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	129 grams (4.52 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)	Motorola i867
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~43.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	186 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Motorola i867
System version	Android 10	Android 2.1 Eclair
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)	Motorola i867
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 500MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Motorola i867
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	512MB (180MB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Motorola i867
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	iDEN
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
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	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Motorola i867
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	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	CIF (352x288) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
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	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Motorola i867
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
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)	Motorola i867
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Motorola i867
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Motorola i867
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Motorola i867
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1390 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	180 hours (7.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Motorola i867
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • Temperature proof • Nextel Direct Connect • Push-To-Talk • HAC (M3/T3) • Wi-Fi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Motorola i867
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