Samsung Galaxy A21s

The Samsung Galaxy A21s was officially launched in May 2020 as a budget-friendly smartphone in Samsung’s Galaxy A series.

Important Considerations

• 6.5-inch PLS TFT display with HD+ (720 × 1600) resolution.
• Powered by the Exynos 850 chipset.
• Available in 3 GB / 4 GB / 6 GB RAM with 32 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB storage (expandable via microSD up to 512 GB).
• Quad rear camera setup: 48 MP main + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth; front camera is 13 MP.
• 5,000 mAh battery with 15 W fast charging.
• Extra features: Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, face unlock, 3.5mm headphone jack, and One UI Core software based on Android.
• Downsides: Only HD+ display (no Full HD), average performance for gaming, and a plastic build.

Better Alternatives

• Samsung Galaxy A32 / A33 5G – newer design, AMOLED display, and better performance.
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 – Full HD+ AMOLED and excellent value for money.
• Realme Narzo 30 – stronger gaming performance in the same price range.
• Samsung Galaxy M32 – bigger AMOLED display and larger battery.

Specs Overview

The Samsung Galaxy A21s features a 6.5-inch HD+ PLS TFT display and runs on the Exynos 850 processor. It comes with 3 GB, 4 GB, or 6 GB of RAM and storage options up to 128 GB, expandable via microSD. For photography, it has a quad rear camera setup with a 48 MP main lens, 8 MP ultra-wide, 2 MP macro, and 2 MP depth sensor, while the front houses a 13 MP selfie camera. Powering the device is a 5,000 mAh battery with 15 W fast charging, and extra features include a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, face unlock, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and Samsung’s One UI Core software.