Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB) vs Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Nokia Lumia 830 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2020 11:00 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 1:47 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 830 XSamsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

64bit Octa

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

10PointsNokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X

Specifications Compare Models

5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

32bit Quad

2200
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!

21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	vs	10 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
+2Ghz 64bit Octa-Core162% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2Ghz 32bit Quad-Core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (48GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (14GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+6.5"30% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 10.1MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2" inches70% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.4" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP13 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+2500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+(4G+ LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh127% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage It's more advantageous to have more than one phone operator in the same device	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + 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	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)28% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
270 PPI	vs	+294 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G+ LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Model	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Other model names	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim (64GB + 6GB RAM)	Nokia Lumia 830 4G, Nokia RM-984, Nokia Tesla
Country or region available	Philippines, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	June, 2020	September, 2014
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)	70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Operating system	Android 10	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Chipset	64bit - Samsung Exynos 850 Octa (8nm)	32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55	1.2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A7
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (14GB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Display features	60Hz	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	300/150 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	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 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
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	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
Calling	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.21/4"1.12µm123º 2MP macrof/2.4 2MP depthf/2.4	10.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3840x2640 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/3.4" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
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
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Radio	FM	FM
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, eAAC+
Connectivity	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
NFC	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Gyroscope Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope
Other features	- Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red - One UI 2.0 - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, Orange, Green, White - Lumia Denim UI - Nokia ClearBlack Display - Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement - Carl Zeiss optics - 15GB OneDrive - Qi wireless charging - WiFi hotspot
Power supply	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable) BV-L4A
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Fast battery charging	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	900 minutes \| 15 hours \| 0.6 day
Standby	feature not registered	31800 minutes \| 530 hours \| 22.1 days
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/6GB)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-984)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.87W/kg (head) \| 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.422W/kg (head) \| 1.544W/kg (body)	0.46W/kg (head) \| 0.59W/kg (body)