ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon 7 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2020 11:03 PM, updated: 7/6/2022 7:26 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) Compare ZTE Axon 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)

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!

13 Advantages ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
+128GB (114GB available)138% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (48GB available)
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1440x2560 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+534 PPI98% 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
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+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)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
5.5"	vs	+6.5"18% Larger screen
(back) 20MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3250 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh54% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4 / 6GB LPDDR4X

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
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Model	Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
Other model names	ZTE Axon 7 Premium Dual-Sim A2017, A7G343	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim NFC (64GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	Hong Kong
Brand	ZTE	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2016	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 151.7 millimeters (2.95 x 5.97 in)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Quad-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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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	300/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6	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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20 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 resolution	5952x3348 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
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/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, 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
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3250 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
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: Gold • Aluminum body • MiFavor UI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Slow motion 720p@240fps • Dolby Atmos audio • Miracast	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.422W/kg (head), 1.544W/kg (body)