Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB) vs Nokia 206 (RM-873)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Nokia 206 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2020 10:55 PM, updated: 7/6/2022 7:26 AM

Compare Nokia 206 X Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Nokia 206 (RM-873) Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP

N/A

1100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)

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!

26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia 206 (RM-873)
+32GB (19GB available)303 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64MB
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)39% Thinner	vs	12.4 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+720x1600 pixels14 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+270 PPI62% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	167 PPI
+6.5"171% Larger screen	vs	2.4"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP48 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1.2MP
+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
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 13MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1270 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Virtual ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh4 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1100 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	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	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+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	WAP, HTML, Flash player
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+91 grams (3.19 ounces)111% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

5 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

2 slots (Dual-SIM)

3.5mm jack

FM / FM (RDS)

USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector / MicroUSB 2.0

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)	Nokia 206 (RM-873)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)	206 (RM-873)
Other model names	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim NFC (32GB + 3GB RAM)	Nokia Asha 206 RM-873
Country or region available	(Europe), (United Kingdom), Kazakhstan, Russia	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020	12/1/2012
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	12.4 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)	49.4 x 116 millimeters (1.94 x 4.57 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	91 grams (3.19 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)	Nokia 206 (RM-873)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~31.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	167 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 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/DSN 32GB)	Nokia 206 (RM-873)
System version	Android 10	Nokia Series OS S40 Platform 2.0
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/DSN 32GB)	Nokia 206 (RM-873)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	32bit
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 107157 (v8) Geekbench: 1100 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)	Nokia 206 (RM-873)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	feature not registered
Internal storage	32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1	64MB
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)	Nokia 206 (RM-873)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800 - USA: 850/1900
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	GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800 - USA: 850/1900
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/DSN 32GB)	Nokia 206 (RM-873)
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	1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QCIF (176x144) 10 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	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)	Nokia 206 (RM-873)
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/DSN 32GB)	Nokia 206 (RM-873)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)	Nokia 206 (RM-873)
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	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)	Nokia 206 (RM-873)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)	Nokia 206 (RM-873)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1100 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	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	680 hours (28.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)	Nokia 206 (RM-873)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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	WAP, HTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red	• Colors: Cyan , Magenta, Yellow, Black, White • USB On-the-go support • Java games • 100% recoverable as materials and energy • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)	Nokia 206 (RM-873)
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