TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE) vs Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)

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Side by side comparison between TP-Link Neffos C5 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A21 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/27/2020 11:58 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 10:05 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A21 X TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3045
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W) Compare TP-Link Neffos C5 Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

16
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)

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!

7 Advantages TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
+161 grams (5.64 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1080x1920 pixels80% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+401 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)73% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (20GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.95 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10% Thinner
5.5"	vs	+6.5"18% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(quad camera) 16MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP119% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (720x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3045 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh31% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] 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.

25 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)	Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)	Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
Other model names	Neffos C5 Max LTE Dual-Sim, TP702A, TP702B, TP702C	Galaxy A21 SM-A215WZKAXAC (Bell Mobility)
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil	Canada
Brand	TP-Link	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2016	6/26/2020
Depth	8.95 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	76 x 152 millimeters (2.99 x 5.98 in)	76.7 x 167.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.61 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)	Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)	Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
System version	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)	Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)	Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5	32GB (20GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)	Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS TP702A: 900/2100 TP702B: 850/900/2100 TP702C: 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 TP702A: (Bands 1,3,7,8,20) TP702B: (Bands 1,3,5,7,28) TP702C: (Bands 2,4,7,28)	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)	Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(quad camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4.0"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)	Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (720x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)	Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)	Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)	Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)	Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3045 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)	Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Dark Gray, Pearl White • LED notification • Smart screenshot	• Colors: Black • One UI 2.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)	Galaxy A21 (SM-A215W)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.6W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered