Samsung W21 5G vs ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung W21 5G vs ZTE X990 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/14/2021 6:50 AM, updated: 1/19/2023 3:12 PM

Compare ZTE X990 X Samsung W21 5G 30Points

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7.6"
AMOLED

1768x2208

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points ZTE X990 (Messenger edition) Compare Samsung W21 5G X

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2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

N/A

900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung W21 5G

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!

30 Advantages Samsung W21 5G	vs	5 Advantages ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
+512GB (455GB available)93183 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128MB (5MB available)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)71% Thinner	vs	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Flexible Super AMOLEDAdvantage Flexible Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1768x2208 pixels50 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+372 PPI123% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	167 PPI
+7.6"2 times Larger screen	vs	2.4"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 12MP18 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 10MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)326 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50 apps (Windows Mobile)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps8474 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.	vs	Resistive
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Accelerometer, ANT+, Barometer, Compass, Hall effect, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh4 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	900 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
282 grams (9.87 ounces)	vs	+90 grams (3.15 ounces)2 times Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

2 Common items in both devices

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	W21 5G	X990 (Messenger edition)
Other model names	三星W21 5G SM-W2021 (China Telecom edition)	ZTE X990 Messenger edition by SFR
Country or region available	China	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	ZTE
Release date	11/1/2020	3/1/2010
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	128.2 x 159.2 millimeters (5.05 x 6.27 in)	60.8 x 106.8 millimeters (2.39 x 4.2 in)
Weight	282 grams (9.87 ounces)	90 grams (3.15 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Display type	Flexible Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	7.6" inches	2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1768x2208 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	372 PPI	167 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 6.23" (816x2260) Gorilla Glass Victus	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
System version	Android 10	Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional Titanium
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)	feature not registered
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	feature not registered
Internal storage	512GB (455GB available) UFS 3.1	128MB (5MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Sub6 (1, 28, 41, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	QCIF (176x144)
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2) 4K@30/60fps 1080p@60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	900 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	31 hours (1.3 days)	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	480 hours (20 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gold • Bixby • Samsung Wireless DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)	• Colors: Black on white, Black on silver • Windows Live Messenger • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung W21 5G	ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.859W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body)	feature not registered

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Samsung W21 5G vs ZTE X990 (Messenger edition)

Side by side comparison between Samsung W21 5G vs ZTE X990 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Samsung W21 5G

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate