Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) vs Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M21s vs Huawei P40 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
64
MP
MP
32mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.4"
IPS
IPS
1080x2310
48
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4200
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)
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13 Advantages 
9 Advantages | 28 Common items in both devices |
| UFS 2.1 |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| 6.4" |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| +21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) | Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) | |
| Change model | ||
| Model | Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) | P40 Lite (L21A) |
| Other model names | Galaxy M21s SM-F415F/Dual-Sim (4GB RAM) | Huawei P40 lite (JNY-L21A, JNY-LX1) NFC Dual-SIM |
| Country or region available |   (Latin America), Brazil |   (Europe), (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Huawei |
| Release date | 11/6/2020 | 3/2/2020 |
| Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.1 x 159.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in) | 76.3 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in) |
| Weight | 191 grams (6.69 ounces) | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) | Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | LTPS IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6.4" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2310 pixels (19:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 398 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 420nits[peak] | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) | Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) | Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm) | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 1.88GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz) | ARM Mali-G52 MP6 820Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) | Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (107GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) | Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) | |
| 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 nano-Memory slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 400/75 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) | Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1/4"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2 | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.72" inches | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) | Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/3.06" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) | Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) | Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| 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 | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) | Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) | Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 6000 mAh | 4200 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 40W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 48 hours (2 days) | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) | Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) | |
| 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, Blue | • Colors: Black, Emerald Green, Light pink/blue • EMUI 10 • Screen protective film included |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) | Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.383W/kg (head) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |