Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) vs Apple iPhone 4 (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Apple iPhone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2020 10:01 AM, updated: 7/6/2022 7:26 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 4 X Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Apple iPhone 4 (32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	vs	5 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB DDR
+64GB (48GB available)71% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (28GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	Flash (EEPROM)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)4% Thinner	vs	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+720x1600 pixels88% Higher resolution screen	vs	640x960 pixels
+6.5"86% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(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	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2" inches60% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.2" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)40% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.8 (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)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (720x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Virtual ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1420 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	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	802.11 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	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)40% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
270 PPI	vs	+330 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

17 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
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Model	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A21s SM-A217M/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)	Apple iPhone 4
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Colombia	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020	6/1/2010
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)	58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	640x960 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	330 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
System version	Android 10	iOS 4.0
Firmware update	Android 12	iOS 7.0
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	32bit: Apple A4
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 124232 (v8)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	512MB DDR
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (28GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
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 resolution	8000x6000 pixels	2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.75µm pixel
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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (720x480)
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/DS)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, iTunes
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1420 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	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial
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, White • Videocalling over Wi-Fi only • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	iPhone 4 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.54W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)