Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)

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

7/14/2020 10:55 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 1:47 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s XSamsung Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)03Points

Specifications Compare Models

3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

32bit Single

1300
mAh

(Removable)

26PointsSamsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)Compare Samsung Galaxy Fame X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

64bit Octa

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)

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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	vs	26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
+121 grams (4.24 ounces)59% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1Ghz 32bit Single-Core	vs	+2Ghz 64bit Octa-Core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+32GB (19GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)30% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels7 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+270 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+6.5"86% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP11 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 13MP41 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G+ LTE-AAdvantage The 4G+ LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G+ LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage Noise-canceling microphone allows better call quality
802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

17 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

3.5mm jack

Accelerometer

+10 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Model	Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos GT-S6812B, Samsung GT-S6812I	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim NFC (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), (United Kingdom), Kazakhstan, Russia
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	March, 2013	June, 2020
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.6 x 113.2 millimeters (2.43 x 4.46 in)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight	121 grams (4.24 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Operating system	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Chipset	32bit - Broadcom BCM21654G	64bit - Samsung Exynos 850 Octa (8nm)
CPU processor	1Ghz Single-Core ARM Cortex-A9	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55
GPU graphical controller	Broadcom BCM21654G	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	3.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Display features	feature not registered	60Hz
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse 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 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
Calling	Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.21/4"1.12µm123º 2MP macrof/2.4 2MP depthf/2.4
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 25 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital 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	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Gyroscope	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Gyroscope Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Other features	- Colors: White - Samsung Motion UI - WiFi Direct - WiFi hotspot - Java framework	- Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red - One UI 2.0 - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Fast battery charging
Talk time autonomy	366 minutes \| 6.1 hours \| 0.3 day	feature not registered
Standby	20800 minutes \| 346.7 hours \| 14.4 days	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos (GT-S6812)	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.349W/kg (head) \| 1.015W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.781W/kg (head) \| 0.45W/kg (body)	0.422W/kg (head) \| 1.544W/kg (body)