Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A21sSamsung Galaxy A21sGlobal · 3GB · 32GB · SM-A217FDS
Samsung Galaxy A23 5GSamsung Galaxy A23 5GGlobal · 4GB · 64GB · SM-A236B
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Global · 3GB · 32GB · SM-A217FDS
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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Global · 4GB · 64GB · SM-A236B
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 4.7Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.1Performance & Hardware 6.2Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.4Camera 6.5Camera
Connectivity score 6.6 Connectivity 7.9 Connectivity
Battery score 7.6 Battery 7.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.8
74 reviews
8.3
16 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G

Specs Samsung Galaxy A21s prices Samsung Galaxy A21s
Global · 3GB · 32GB · SM-A217FDS 		Samsung Galaxy A23 5G price compare Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Global · 4GB · 64GB · SM-A236B
Inches 6.5" 6.6"
Resolution HD+ FHD+
Usable surface 82% useful 82% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 75.3 mm
163.7 mm
8.9 mm 		76.9 mm
165.4 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 192 g 197 g
Micro Exynos 850
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 695
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 117.341
v8 		401.000
v9
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
S5KGM2
2 3 4 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
S5KJN1
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases SM-A217F, SM-A217F/DS SM-A237F, SM-A237FD

Release Date
Release date May 2020,
3 years ago 		September 2022,
1 year ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A21s
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Size
75.3 mm • 163.7 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.9 mm • 165.4 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 192 g 197 g
Usable surface 82 % 82 %
Materials Plastic Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Blue
Black

White

Blue

Copper

Screen
Diagonal 6.5" 6.6"
Type LCD IPS PLS
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1600 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2408 px
Density 270 Pixels per inch 400 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Infinity-V

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.3
8.3
Is it comfortable?
8.3
8.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.7
7.8
Number of reviews
74 reviews
16 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 850 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375)
CPU 4x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold +6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 8 nm 6 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G52 Qualcomm Adreno 619

RAM
RAM 3 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
117.341
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 51% of devices
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401.000
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 72% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
Type eMMC 5.1 Storage --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.9
7.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.9
8.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.9
7.8
Number of reviews
74 reviews
16 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 50 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5KGM2 Samsung S5KJN1
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.64 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.76"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

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

Macro lens

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

Portrait mode (depth)

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

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 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
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • 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 13 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.6
8.4
Quality of nighttime photos
6.9
6.7
Quality of selfies
7.9
7.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
7.9
Number of reviews
74 reviews
16 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G --
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • 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)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • 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
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • 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
  • 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)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo

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

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.8
8.9
Quality of the GPS
8.7
8.2
And the WiFi?
8.6
8.8
Number of reviews
74 reviews
16 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
15.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Bypass Charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 54%
    More than one day
  • 24%
    Two days or more
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 56%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
74 reviews
16 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 87%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 7%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 2%
    Never
  • 11%
    Once a year
  • 37%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 80%
    Every six months
  • 20%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
74 reviews
16 reviews
Prices
From $ 136 --
From $ 172 --

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