Samsung Galaxy A21s

Specifications
Samsung Galaxy A21s
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  • 6.5" 720x1600 pixels
  • 48MP 1080p
  • 2-6GB RAM Exynos 850
  • 5000mAh 15W
Released 2020, June 02 192g, 8.9mm thickness Android 10, up to Android 12, One UI 4.1 32GB/64GB/128GB storage, microSDXC
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Versions: SM-A217F/DS (International); SM-A217M/DS (USA); SM-A217F/DSN (Russia)

Network
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Speed HSPA, LTE
Launch
Announced 2020, May 15. Released 2020, June 02
Status Discontinued
Body
Dimensions 163.7 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm (6.44 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
Weight 192 g (6.77 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM · Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Display
Type PLS LCD
Size 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
Platform
OS Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Chipset Exynos 850 (8 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52
Memory
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4/6GB RAM
 eMMC 5.1
Main Camera
Quad 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
2 MP (macro)
Auxiliary lens
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera
Single 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video 1080p@30fps
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Sound
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio FM radio, RDS, recording
USB USB Type-C 2.0
Features
Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
Type Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging 15W wired
Misc
Colors Black, White, Blue, Red
Models SM-A217F, SM-A217F/DS, SM-A217F/DSN, SM-A217M, SM-A217M/DS, SM-A217N
SAR EU 0.42 W/kg (head)     1.54 W/kg (body)    
Price About 220 EUR
Our Tests
Performance AnTuTu: 107157 (v8)
GeekBench: 1100 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display 1287:1 contrast ratio, 490 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker -30.0 LUFS (Average)
Battery (old) Endurance rating 119h

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User opinions and reviews

  • Anonymous
  • 06 Dec 2025
  • NsC

I've used this phone since 2023,when my mother got an upgrade. This phone is very good at taking pictures in good light condition. At night the camera is just fine if you use the flashlight for some reason. The processor is slow( if you get the ...

Has anyone managed to install GCam LMC8.4_R15 by celsoazevedo? It install but crashes imediatelly.

  • Ravi yadav
  • 08 Nov 2025
  • mT{

I am using since-2020, now after 5 years its performance, camera and battery backup is same. Very nice phone.

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