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Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) vs Nokia N79

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M21s vs Nokia N79 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N79 X Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) 28Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/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!

Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) vs N79} 3 Advantages Nokia N79
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)10 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs369MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X31 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+64GB (49GB available)1003 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs50MB
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)69%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x2340 pixels32 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+403 PPI141%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs167 PPI
+6.4"167%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP14 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 32MP103 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)19 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) CIF (352x288)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps82 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+6000 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 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
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
191 grams (6.69 ounces)vs+97 grams (3.4 ounces)97%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

9 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
3.5mm jack
FM (RDS)
+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)Nokia N79
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ModelGalaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)Nokia N79
Other model namesGalaxy M21s SM-F415F/Dual-Sim (4GB RAM)Nokia N79 RM-348
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
feature not registered
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date11/6/202010/9/2008
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)75.1 x 159.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)49 x 110 millimeters (1.93 x 4.33 in)
Weight191 grams (6.69 ounces)97 grams (3.4 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)Nokia N79
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.4" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~33.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI167 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features420nits[peak]feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)Nokia N79
System versionAndroid 10Symbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Firmware updateAndroid 12feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)Nokia N79
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)32bit: Nokia Rapido Y
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 369MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)Nokia N79
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X128MB SDRAM
Internal storage64GB (49GB available)
UFS 2.1
50MB
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)Nokia N79
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)Nokia N79
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1/4"1.12µm
5MP depth f/2.2
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)Nokia N79
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)CIF (352x288)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)Nokia N79
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)Nokia N79
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)Nokia N79
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)Nokia N79
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-6F
Battery capacity6000 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy48 hours (2 days)3.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)Nokia N79
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue• Colors: Canvas white, Seal grey, Petrol black
• 4GB microSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• DLNA
• Dedicated multimedia button
• Nokia Maps 2.0
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)Nokia N79
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.383W/kg (head)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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