Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) vs Nokia 9500

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Nokia 9500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2020 10:01 AM, updated: 2/18/2023 7:56 AM

Compare Nokia 9500 X Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) 34Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point Nokia 9500 Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(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!

34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	vs	1 Advantage Nokia 9500
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)25 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	150MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X63 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	64MB SDRAM
+64GB (48GB available)646 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128MB (76MB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC255 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 2GB MMC
+192 grams (6.72 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)165% Thinner	vs	23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+720x1600 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x200 pixels
+270 PPI81% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	149 PPI
+6.5"44% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP194 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 0.3MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 13MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1694 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Virtual ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage 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	1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	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 a/b [wifi2]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	1.1
+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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

6 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

Only digital zoom

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

Mono sound (not stereo)

USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector / USB 2.0 proprietary connector

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia 9500
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Model	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia 9500
Other model names	Galaxy A21s SM-A217M/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)	Nokia Communicator 9500
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Colombia	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020	2/1/2005
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)	56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	222 grams (7.77 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia 9500
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	640x200 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	149 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	Extra display: LCD 128x128
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia 9500
System version	Android 10	Symbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition
Firmware update	Android 12	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1	Series 80 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia 9500
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 124232 (v8)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia 9500
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	64MB SDRAM
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	128MB (76MB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 2GB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia 9500
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	0.177 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
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, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE
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)	Nokia 9500
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	0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QCIF (176x144)
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia 9500
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
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)	Nokia 9500
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	3GP, MPEG4
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia 9500
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	1.1
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia 9500
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia 9500
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-5L
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia 9500
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not 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	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red	• Colors: Tin Grey • Java games • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia 9500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.54W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)	0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.52W/kg (head)