Samsung Galaxy A21s

It definitely looks like Samsung has found itself a golden goose in the A-series range of phones that made its debut in 2019. Clearly Samsung plans to fully capitalize on the popularity of the series by releasing multiple devices as part of the A-series catalog. After revealing the Galaxy A21, which is a follow up to the Galaxy A20, we now have access to the third iteration the Samsung Galaxy A21s. Punch hole displays, quad cameras and AMOLED panels seem to be a staple on Galaxy A series this year as the A21s features all three. The phone has a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED panel offering an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels. The chipset inside the Galaxy A21s is an Exynos 7 Octa 7885 SoC plus the device packs 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard memory as well, with the option of adding up to 512GB of expandable storage. The smartphone features a 16MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP sensor configuration on the rear camera setup while on the front, you get a 16MP selfie snapper. The icing on this cake is the battery with a capacity of 5000mAh, and you get fast charging support as well. Some of the popular Samsung mobile phones include the Samsung Galaxy A21, Samsung Galaxy A51, and the Samsung Galaxy A30s.

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Processor : Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 850
RAM : 4 GB
Storage : 64 GB
Battery : 5000 mAh battery
Camera : Single (13 MP, f/2.2 Camera(3.1" sensor size, 1.12 m pixel size))
Display : 6.5 inches (16.51 cms)
SIM : Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Nano)
Operating System : Android v10 (Q)

Samsung Galaxy A21s: Pros & Cons

7.8
out of 10
MSP SCORE
  • Good Stuff
  • Rear camera offers 48MP main sensor, 8MP ultrawide sensor
  • Feature-packed, organized, and neat-looking UI
  • Up-to-date connectivity options
  • Massive, 5000mAh battery
  • Bad Stuff
  • Weak processor
  • No AMOLED panel
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A21s offers a great rear camera setup, one of the best software experiences in the industry, and an excellent battery life. While the phone doesn t come with an AMOLED panel, its IPS LCD does the job. The only major complaint with the device is that it has a serious performance issue due to the weak Exynos 850 SoC. If you are a heavy multitasker, you should steer away from this device. However, if you are a light user then the Galaxy A21s will offer you great user experience.

Samsung Galaxy A21s Details

6.5 inch Super AMOLED Panel, Notchless Display
The display on the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a Super AMOLED panel but only offers HD+ resolution, which is annoying. You get a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels at a pixel density of 258 ppi.
Exynos 7885 Chipset, Quad Rear Camera
The Exynos 7885 is a nice mid-range chipset and it sits at the core of the Galaxy A21s. The chipset has a Mali-G71 MP2 graphics processing unit taking on gaming and the like. You get 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal memory and if that is not enough, you can add up to 512GB of expandable memory thanks to the memory card slot. For photography, the phone features a quad shooter setup on the rear made up of a 16MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, a 5MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. You get a 16MP selfie camera on the front that can shoot 1080p videos, just like the back camera. The phone runs on One UI 2.0 baked on top of Android 10.
5000mAh Battery, Connectivity
If nothing else, the battery capacity is sure to impress potential buyers. The Galaxy A21s has a 5000mAh cell inside, which means you can use it for a day or even two days with no charging required. Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, and A-GPS. You get a Type-C port for charging plus a 3.5mm headphone jack. The fingerprint reader is installed on the back of the phone.

Samsung Galaxy A21s Specifications

Summary

Processor Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 850
Display 6.5 inches (16.51 cms)
Storage 64 GB
Front Camera Single (13 MP, f/2.2 Camera(3.1" sensor size, 1.12 m pixel size))
Rear Camera Quad (48 MP, f/2.0, Wide Angle Camera + 8 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(4.0" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size) + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth Camera)
Battery 5000 mAh
RAM 4 GB

General

Launch Date June 17, 2020
Dimensions 6.44 x 2.96 x 0.35 inch (163.7 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm)
Weight 192 grams
Build Back: Plastic
Face unlock Yes

Processor

Chipset Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 850
No of Cores 8 (Octa Core)
CPU 2GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55 + 2GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55
Architecture 64-bit

Software

Operating System Android v10 (Q)
Custom UI Samsung One UI

Storage

Internal Memory 64 GB
RAM 4 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 512 GB (Dedicated)

Display

Size 6.5 inches (16.51 cms)
Display Type PLS TFT LCD
Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9
Bezel-less display Yes, with Punch-hole
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 82.75 %
Pixel Density 270 pixels per inch (ppi)

Camera

Rear Quad (48 MP, f/2.0, Wide Angle Camera + 8 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(4.0" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size) + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth Camera)
Flash Rear (LED Flash)
Front Single (13 MP, f/2.2 Camera(3.1" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size))
Camera Features Auto Flash, Auto Focus, Face detection, Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Zoom Digital 8 x
Video Rear: 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, Front: 1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Charging speed 20% to 100% in 01h 44m 07s (in-house tested)
Type Li-ion
Capacity 5000 mAh
Removable No
Fast Charging Yes, 15W
Talk time Up to 54 Hours(4G)
Wireless Charging No

Connectivity

USB OTG Support Yes
Wi-Fi Yes with ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz
SIM Configuration Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Nano)
Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.0
Network 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-fi features Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared Yes
USB USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
NFC Chipset No

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor Yes, Rear
Other Sensor Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
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