Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) vs LG V35 ThinQ (V350EAW)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs LG V35 ThinQ 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 LG V35 ThinQ X Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points LG V35 ThinQ (V350EAW) Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
POLED

1440x2880

16
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3155
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG V35 ThinQ (V350EAW)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	vs	22 Advantages LG V35 ThinQ (V350EAW)
+6.5"8% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP88% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 16MP
+1/2" inches55% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.1" inches
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5000 mAh58% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3155 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core16% 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 (110GB available)129% 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	+157 grams (5.5 ounces)22% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)22% 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
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1440x2880 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
270 PPI	vs	+537 PPI99% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)25% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
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) 1024 Mbps2 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/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
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

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	LG V35 ThinQ (V350EAW)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	V35 ThinQ (V350EAW)
Other model names	Galaxy A21s SM-A217M/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)	LG V35+ (128GB), LMV350EAW, LM-V350EAW, LG Storm
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Colombia	Brazil
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020	6/8/2018
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)	75.4 x 151.7 millimeters (2.97 x 5.97 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 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 V35 ThinQ (V350EAW)
Display type	TFT PLS	P-OLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1440x2880 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	537 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	LG V35 ThinQ (V350EAW)
System version	Android 10	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	LG V35 ThinQ (V350EAW)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (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 1.7GHz 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/DS)	LG V35 ThinQ (V350EAW)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (110GB 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/DS)	LG V35 ThinQ (V350EAW)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	1024/150 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	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 Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41) VoLTE, ViLTE
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	LG V35 ThinQ (V350EAW)
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) 16 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm107°FF
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4608x3456 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/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	30mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	LG V35 ThinQ (V350EAW)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
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/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	LG V35 ThinQ (V350EAW)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	LG V35 ThinQ (V350EAW)
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 SlimPort®
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
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	LG V35 ThinQ (V350EAW)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	LG V35 ThinQ (V350EAW)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3155 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	310 hours (12.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	LG V35 ThinQ (V350EAW)
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: New Aurora Black, New Platinum Gray • LG UX 7 • Dolby Vision/HDR10 compliant • Always-on display • 32-bit/192kHz audio • DTS-X sound 7.1 channel • Quick Charge 3.0 • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	LG V35 ThinQ (V350EAW)
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