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Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131) 12Points
5"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB) Compare Sony Xperia X Performance X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)

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Xperia X Performance (F8131)} 12 Advantages Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131) vs Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+1080x1920 pixels80%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+441 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50%
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
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4vs+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (20GB available)vs+64GB (48GB available)140%
More internal storage for applications and files
5"vs+6.5"30%
Larger screen
(back) 23MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP161%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.3" inchesvs+1/2" inches15%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2700 mAhvs+5000 mAh85%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

24 Common items in both devices
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
f/2.0 (aperture)
+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
ModelXperia X Performance (F8131)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Performance F8131 Single Sim, Sony Dora SSGalaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)AngolaSaudi ArabiaEgyptIndiaMoroccoMozambiquePakistan
(Global, International), Angola, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, India, Morocco, Mozambique, Pakistan
BrandSonySamsung
Release date5/1/20166/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)70.4 x 143.7 millimeters (2.77 x 5.66 in)75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT PLS
Screen size5" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 124232 (v8)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (20GB available)64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm123°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution5536x4152 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
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 aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2700 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy15.7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby540 hours (22.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
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: White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Triluminos display
• Oleophobic coating
• Fingerprint sensor
• Sony Exmor RS sensor
• PDAF technology on camera
• Sony ClearAudio+
• PS4 integration
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5m and 30min
• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia X Performance (F8131)Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
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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