Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M) vs LG Velvet (G910EMW)

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

9/21/2020 10:26 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:17 PM

Compare LG Velvet X Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points LG Velvet (G910EMW) Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
POLED

1080x2460

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Velvet (G910EMW)

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!

2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	vs	26 Advantages LG Velvet (G910EMW)
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+5000 mAh16% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4300 mAh
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (48GB available)	vs	+128GB (100GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)7% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT PLS	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2460 pixels131% Higher resolution screen
270 PPI	vs	+395 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.5"	vs	+6.8"5% Larger screen
(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP2% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	LG Velvet (G910EMW)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	Velvet (G910EMW)
Other model names	Galaxy A21s SM-A217M Single-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)	LG Velvet 4G Dual-Sim, LMG910EMW, LM-G910EMW
Country or region available	(Latin America), Mexico	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020	7/31/2020, Announced: 7/28/2020
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)	74.1 x 167.08 millimeters (2.92 x 6.58 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	LG Velvet (G910EMW)
Display type	TFT PLS	P-OLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	LG Velvet (G910EMW)
System version	Android 10	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 11
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1	LG UX
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	LG Velvet (G910EMW)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 124232 (v8)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	LG Velvet (G910EMW)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	LG Velvet (G910EMW)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	1200/100 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) 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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	LG Velvet (G910EMW)
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	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°15mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	LG Velvet (G910EMW)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	LG Velvet (G910EMW)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound DTS:X 3D
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	LG Velvet (G910EMW)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	LG Velvet (G910EMW)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	LG Velvet (G910EMW)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	9W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	LG Velvet (G910EMW)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Silver, White, Sunset • Detachable LG Dual-Screen (optional)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	LG Velvet (G910EMW)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.54W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered