Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M) vs Nokia N9 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Nokia N9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2020 10:21 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:24 AM

Compare Nokia N9 X Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Nokia N9 (16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)

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!

28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	vs	6 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR
+64GB (48GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)36% Thinner	vs	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+720x1600 pixels181% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+270 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	251 PPI
+6.5"67% Larger screen	vs	3.9"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+1/2" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" 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) 13MP41 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) CIF (352x288)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Virtual ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1450 mAh
+15W2 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	5W
+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+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	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)42% Lighter
TFT PLS	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A21s SM-A217M Single-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)	Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego
Country or region available	(Latin America), Mexico	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020	9/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)	61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	3.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	251 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Nokia ClearBlack 2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
System version	Android 10	Meego 1.2 Harmattan
Firmware update	Android 12	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 124232 (v8)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
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	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-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" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	Carl Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	CIF (352x288)
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-A217M)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
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, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5JW
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1450 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	456 hours (19 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
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	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, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White • Ovi Maps
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.54W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.16W/kg (head)