Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) vs LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs LG G8 ThinQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
48
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.1"
POLED
POLED
1440x3120
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5)
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25 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 / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
+18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
Model | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) |
Other model names | Galaxy A21s SM-A217M/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM) | Xfinity Mobile LG G8 ThinQ, LMG820QM5, LM-G820QM5 |
Country or region available | (Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Colombia | USA |
Brand | Samsung | LG |
Release date | 6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020 | 4/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in) | 71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in) |
Weight | 192 grams (6.72 ounces) | 167 grams (5.85 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/DS) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
Display type | TFT PLS | P-OLED |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 270 PPI | 563 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 12 |
User Interface | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 | LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MP1 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 124232 (v8) | AnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8) Geekbench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
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) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/150 Mbps | 1600/150 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 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) | LTE Cat19 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (46, 48) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
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) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
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 | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2.6" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical 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/video and HDR photo on front camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | (dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4 |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/3.6" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/192kHz DTS:X |
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 | 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/DS) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + 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, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
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 (rear-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging | 21W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 9W Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 22 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 412 hours (17.2 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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: Aurora Black |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) | LG G8 ThinQ (G820QM5) | |
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 |