Samsung Galaxy A21 – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Added: 04.13.20 | Updated: 04.30.24
  • Model: Galaxy A21
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 4.07 out of 5 (58 votes)
  • Price: 199 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2020
  • Dimensions: 167.8 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm
  • Weight: 193 g
  • Chipset
  • Built-in memory
  • Screen: IPS LCD 6.5 inches
  • Battery: 4000 mAh
  • Rear camera: Quad, 16MP
  • Front camera: Single, 13MP

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Samsung Galaxy A21 specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

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Samsung Galaxy A21 Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy A21

Launch date

2020, April 8

Samsung Galaxy A21 PricePrice

First price

199 EUR

Samsung Galaxy A21 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

6.61 in (167.8 mm)

Width

3.02 in ( 76.7 mm)

Depth

0.32 in ( 8.1 mm)

Weight

6.81 oz (193 grams)

Build materials

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Water resistant

Colors

Black

Case

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Samsung Galaxy A21 screenScreen

Technology IPS LCD
Size

6.5 in

Screen Area

102.0 cm2

Resolution

720 x 1600 px

Points per inch

270 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

20:9

Ratio (screen:body)

79.3%

Screen protector

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Samsung Galaxy A21 ProcessorHardware

CPU

- Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz)

Samsung Galaxy A21 Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

32GB 3GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Samsung Galaxy A21 SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 10.0; One UI 2.0

User Interface

One UI 2.0

Samsung Galaxy A21 main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Quad

Specs

-16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm, PDAF
-8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
-2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
-2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy A21 selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-13 MP, f/2.0, (wide)

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy A21 Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM only)
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
-4G - LTE
SIM Card Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
SAR 1.27 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)

Samsung Galaxy A21 wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes (market/region dependent)
USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Samsung Galaxy A21 Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

4000 mAh

Type

Non-removable Li-Po

Charging

-Fast charging 15W

Samsung Galaxy A21 sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio FM radio

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

Samsung Galaxy A21 AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Samsung Galaxy A21 scores 102874 points in AnTuTu 8, powered by the chipset.

Samsung Galaxy A21 antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score102874 (Position 898 out of 1146)
Antutu 8 Ranking
892. Blackview BV6600E103152
893. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)103094
894. vivo Y01103009
895. vivo Y10103006
896. Wiko View5 Plus103004
897. Infinix Hot 10 Play102920
898. Samsung Galaxy A21102874
899. Motorola Moto E7102756
900. Oppo A12s102749
901. Tecno Camon 15102476
902. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4102376
903. Xiaomi Redmi 9A Sport102212
904. vivo Y30102088

Samsung Galaxy A21 geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core193 (Position 1369 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core975 (Position 1316 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core740 (Position 506 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core4039 (Position 264 out of 1022)
GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
1363. Lava Yuva 2 Pro203
1364. Meizu Pro 6201
1365. Xiaomi Mi 4c201
1366. Samsung Galaxy A10200
1367. Infinix Smart 7 (India)194
1368. Infinix Smart 7194
1369. Samsung Galaxy A21193
1370. Nokia C32192
1371. BLU C6 2020192
1372. Tecno Camon 12 Air192
1373. Huawei P Smart+ 192
1374. Honor 7X192
1375. Huawei Mate 10 Lite192
GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
1310. vivo Y11 (2023)978
1311. Huawei nova Y70 Plus978
1312. vivo Y21978
1313. Blackview BV6600 Pro977
1314. Meizu M6 Note977
1315. Umidigi Bison X10G976
1316. Samsung Galaxy A21975
1317. Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018)974
1318. Samsung Galaxy A7973
1319. TCL 40 XL972
1320. UMi Z971
1321. Apple iPhone 6s971
1322. Sony Xperia XA2970
GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
500. BLU Pure XR748
501. Sony Xperia SP745
502. Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual743
503. Sony Xperia C4 Dual742
504. Xiaomi MI-2a742
505. Lenovo P90741
506. Samsung Galaxy A21740
507. Meizu m3e738
508. Sony Xperia C5 Ultra738
509. Lenovo Vibe S1738
510. Honor 6738
511. Sony Xperia C4737
512. Nokia 2.2734
GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
258. Google Pixel XL4060
259. Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+4059
260. Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro4057
261. LeEco Le Pro34055
262. Samsung Galaxy S6 edge4051
263. Motorola Moto G6 Plus4046
264. Samsung Galaxy A214039
265. Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro4035
266. Samsung Galaxy Note 54028
267. Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus4020
268. Google Pixel4014
269. Xiaomi Redmi Pro4014
270. Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)4011

Compared to its rivals: the Xiaomi Redmi 10C scores 307771 points in AnTuTu , and the Samsung Galaxy A05s scores 332283 points in AnTuTu .

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

*Source of data https://www.samsung.com/us/business/support/owners/product/galaxy-a21-t-mobile/

Review of Samsung Galaxy A21

In one day, the South Korean smartphone maker unveiled five Galaxy A-series models. Two of the debutants already support 5G - the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71. Also presented was the Galaxy A21 model, which many described as a truly new device, a worthy representative of the ranks of budget models. If you're looking for a device that will serve you well over the next few years, the Galaxy A21 is a hit. 
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Samsung Galaxy A21 Reviews and Opinions

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Samsung Galaxy A21 Release Date

The Samsung Galaxy A21 was officially announced and released on April 8, 2020. It is available in Black.

Samsung Galaxy A21 Price

The Samsung Galaxy A21 starts at 199 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

VersionPrice
32GB 3GB RAM199 EUR

A 64GB version of the Samsung Galaxy A21 is not officially available — 32GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy A21 cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy A21 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 199 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy A21 come out?

The Samsung Galaxy A21 was released on April 8, 2020.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy A21 ?

The Samsung Galaxy A21 has dimensions of Height: 167.8 mm Width: 76.7 mm Thickness: 8.1 mm and weighs approximately 193 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy A21?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1600 px at a pixel density of 270 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy A21 have?

Device comes with chipset with processor Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz). Samsung Galaxy A21 is available with internal memory of 32GB 3GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy A21?

The device have a Quad rear camera setup with specs of 16 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) and features like LED flash, panorama, HDR

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy A21?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide) and features like

What colors does the Samsung Galaxy A21 come in?

The Samsung Galaxy A21 is available in the following colors: Black.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Samsung Galaxy A21?

The Samsung Galaxy A21 scores 102874 points in AnTuTu 8.