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Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) vs Microsoft Kin One

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

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Compare Microsoft Kin One X Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) 27Points
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.6"
TFT

320x240

5
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1240
mAh

(Removable)

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

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) vs Kin One} 3 Advantages Microsoft Kin One
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+64GB (48GB available)11 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)115%
Thinner
vs19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1600 pixels14 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+270 PPI75%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs154 PPI
+6.5"150%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 13MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1240 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
192 grams (6.72 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)75%
Lighter
Virtual ambient light sensorvs+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

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+5 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/DSN 64GB/6GB)Microsoft Kin One
 
ModelGalaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Kin One
Other model namesGalaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim NFC (64GB + 6GB RAM)Microsoft Kin ONE GSM
Country or region availableHong Kong
Hong Kong
feature not registered
BrandSamsungMicrosoft
Release date6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/20205/1/2010
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)19.1 millimeters (0.75 inches)
Size (width x height)75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)63.5 x 82.6 millimeters (2.5 x 3.25 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Microsoft Kin One
Display typeTFT PLSTFT LCD
Screen size6.5" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~39.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI154 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Microsoft Kin One
System versionAndroid 10Proprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 12feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Microsoft Kin One
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)32bit: NVIDIA Tegra
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MP1feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Microsoft Kin One
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X256MB LPDDR
Internal storage64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
4GB
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Microsoft Kin One
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Microsoft Kin One
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
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Microsoft Kin One
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Microsoft Kin One
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Microsoft Kin One
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Microsoft Kin One
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Virtual ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Microsoft Kin One
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh1240 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Microsoft Kin One
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red• Colors: Black
• MS Office viewer
• Facebook, Twitter
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Microsoft Kin One
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)feature not registered
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