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Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) 22Points
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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04Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F) Compare Samsung Galaxy A25 X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)

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!

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)} 22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) vs Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (108GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (19GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2340 pixels119%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+396 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 12
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+25W67%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
197 grams (6.9 ounces)vs+192 grams (6.72 ounces)3%
Lighter
(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP1%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.76" inchesvs+1/2" inches38%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

29 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
6.5"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
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ModelGalaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Other model namesGalaxy A25 5G SM-A256E/Dual-SIM NFCGalaxy A21s SM-A217F Single-Sim (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
South AfricaAustraliaNew Zealand
South Africa, Australia, New Zealand
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/20236/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 161 millimeters (3.01 x 6.34 in)75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight197 grams (6.9 ounces)192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size6.5" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)396 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features1000nits[peak]Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
System versionAndroid 14Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 12
User InterfaceOne UI 6.1 / 7.0One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 443302 (v9), 480800 (v10)
Geekbench: 2023 (v5), 2098 (v6)
AnTuTu: 107157 (v8)
Geekbench: 1100 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (108GB available)
UFS 2.2
32GB (19GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat ()
TD-LTE ()
VoLTE
LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 ()Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat ()
TD-LTE ()
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm123°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.76" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.64µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
720p@480fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy38 hours (1.6 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Fantasy Blue, Personality Yellow• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.422W/kg (head), 1.544W/kg (body)
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