Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco M3 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/28/2020 6:00 AM, updated: 9/7/2022 2:27 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB) Compare Xiaomi Poco M3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)

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14 Advantages Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1080x2340 pixels119% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+395 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+6.53"1% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+6000 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5000 mAh
+18W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+192 grams (6.72 ounces)3% Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8% Thinner
(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP15% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 11	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

35 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

64GB (49GB available) / 64GB (48GB available)

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

+28 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Poco M3 (64GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Other model names	POCO M3 (M2010J19CG, M2010J19CI)	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Angola, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, India, Morocco, Mozambique, Pakistan
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	11/27/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.3 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.53" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	400nits[typ]	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 12
User Interface	MIUI 12.5	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115) (11nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 610 (950MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 177904 (v8) Geekbench: 1398 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5.9fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 124232 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	400/150 Mbps	300/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, 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 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.41.75μm 2MP depth f/2.41.75μm	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.1 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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
	Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
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
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	15W (9V/1.67A) 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
	Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
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: Power Black, Cool Blue, Poco Yellow • Silicone Case included	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Poco M3 (64GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DS 64GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.6W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)	0.422W/kg (head), 1.544W/kg (body)