Huawei P Smart 2020 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei P Smart 2020 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei P Smart 2020Huawei P Smart 2020Global · 4GB · 128GB · LX1A
Samsung Galaxy A21sSamsung Galaxy A21sGlobal · 3GB · 32GB · SM-A217FDS
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Huawei P Smart 2020
Huawei P Smart 2020
Global · 4GB · 128GB · LX1A
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Samsung Galaxy A21s
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Global · 3GB · 32GB · SM-A217FDS
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.2Design & Materials 4.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.2Performance & Hardware 5.1Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.1Camera 6.4Camera
Connectivity score 5.7 Connectivity 6.6 Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery 7.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
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3 reviews
7.8
74 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei P Smart 2020 vs Samsung Galaxy A21s

Specs Huawei P Smart 2020 price comparison Huawei P Smart 2020
Global · 4GB · 128GB · LX1A 		Samsung Galaxy A21s prices Samsung Galaxy A21s
Global · 3GB · 32GB · SM-A217FDS
Inches 6.21" 6.5"
Resolution FHD+ HD+
Usable surface 82% useful 82% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Dimensions 73.6 mm
155.4 mm
8.2 mm 		75.3 mm
163.7 mm
8.9 mm
Weight 163 g 192 g
Micro Kirin 710
Octa-Core 		Exynos 850
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 182.000
v8 		117.341
v8
Battery 3400 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
S5KGM2
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Huawei Samsung
Aliases POT-LX1A SM-A217F, SM-A217F/DS

Release Date
Release date May 2020,
3 years ago 		May 2020,
3 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei P Smart 2020
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Huawei P Smart 2020
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Size
73.6 mm • 155.4 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.3 mm • 163.7 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 163 g 192 g
Usable surface 82 % 82 %
Materials Plastic Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Green
Black

White

Blue

Screen
Diagonal 6.21" 6.5"
Type TFT LCD (IPS) LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		HD+
720 x 1600 px
Density 415 Pixels per inch 270 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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8.3
Is it comfortable?
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8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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6.7
Number of reviews
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74 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 710F Samsung Exynos 850
CPU 4x Cortex-A73 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 12 nm 8 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G51 MP4 ARM Mali-G52

RAM
RAM 4 GB 3 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
182.000
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
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117.341
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 51% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 32 GB
Type -- eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gravity
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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7.9
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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7.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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6.9
Number of reviews
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74 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5KGM2
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO 50 - 3200 --
Pixel size -- 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/2"
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
3
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--
4
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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8.6
Quality of nighttime photos
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6.9
Quality of selfies
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7.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
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8.6
Number of reviews
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74 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.230 W/Kg on head
1.380 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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8.8
Quality of the GPS
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8.7
And the WiFi?
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8.6
Number of reviews
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74 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3400 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes,
15.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 54%
    More than one day
  • 24%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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74 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 25%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 2%
    Never
  • 11%
    Once a year
  • 37%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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74 reviews
Prices
From $ 216 --
From $ 134 --

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