Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) vs Nokia E72

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Nokia E72 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 Nokia E72 X Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Nokia E72 Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

320x240

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
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!

26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	vs	3 Advantages Nokia E72
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X31 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+64GB (48GB available)196 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (250MB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)13% Thinner	vs	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1600 pixels14 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+270 PPI62% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	167 PPI
+6.5"171% Larger screen	vs	2.4"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP11 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 13MP41 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) 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	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps28 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of 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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage 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	1500 mAh
+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)
+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 [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+128 grams (4.48 ounces)50% Lighter
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Accelerometer

Compass

Hands-free calling

+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia E72
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Model	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia E72
Other model names	Galaxy A21s SM-A217M/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)	Nokia E72 RM-530, RM-529, Nokia E72-3
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Colombia	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020	11/3/2009
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)	59.5 x 114 millimeters (2.34 x 4.49 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia E72
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~26.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	167 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia E72
System version	Android 10	Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
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/DS)	Nokia E72
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM11 (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 E72
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	512MB (250MB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia E72
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	10.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
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	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	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)	Nokia E72
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	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia E72
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	QCIF (176x144)
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 E72
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, WMV, RV, 3GP
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia E72
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia E72
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia E72
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BP-4L
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1500 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	6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	576 hours (24 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia E72
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	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red	• Colors: White, Zodium Black, Metal Grey, Topaz Brown, Amethyst Purple • 4GB microSD included • UPnP • Quickoffice 5.3 • Nokia Maps 3.0 • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS)	Nokia E72
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