Samsung A21 Quick Phone Specs |
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Samsung A21 joins the 2020 lineup of smartphones from the Korean manufacturer, with a 6.5” display, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, and a 4,000mAh battery with 15W fast charge. It is the follow-up model to 2019’s popular Galaxy A20.
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Samsung Galaxy A21 Phone Specs & Features
Mobile Wireless Network and Software
- 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
- 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
- 4G mobile network bands: LTE 1(2100) / 3(1800) / 5(850) / 8(900) / 38(2600) / 40(2300) / 41(2500)
- 5G mobile network bands: No.
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
- Software / OS: Android 10 + One UI 2.0
Design, Form Factor, Appearance
- Dimensions: 166.7 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 193g
- Display: 6.55 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD, Infinity-O screen
- Colours: Black.
- Physical Build: Plastic
Internal Hardware Specs
- Processor Type: 64-bit, 2.35 GHz Octa-core, Cortex-A53
- Processor Name: Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm)
- Graphics Processor: IMG PowerVR GE8320
- RAM: 3 GB
- Internal Storage: 32 GB
- External Storage: microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
Photography, Video Recording
- Rear Quad Camera: 16MP main lens + 8MP ultra wide lens + 2MP macro lens + 2MP depth lens, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
- Front-facing Camera: 13 MP, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture
Audio, Video Playback
- Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
- Audio: 3.5 mm audio jack
- Loudspeaker: Mono speaker
- Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
- FM Radio: Yes.
Phone Sensors
- Digital Compass: Yes.
- Accelerometer: Yes.
- Proximity Sensor: Yes.
- Ambient Light Sensor: No.
- Barometer: No.
- Pedometer: No.
- Heart Rate Monitor: No.
- Gyroscope (G-Sensor): No.
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; rear-mounted.
- Face Unlock: Yes.
- Iris Scanner: No.
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
- Voice Control: No.
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant.
- Infra-red Sensor: No.
Connectivity Options
- Bluetooth: v5.0, A2DP
- WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
- GPS: Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- USB: microUSB v2.0. Type-C
- NFC: Market dependent.
Miscellaneous Specs and Features
- Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Ion 4000 mAh
- Battery Charging: 15W fast charge
- Wireless Charging: No.
- Reverse Charging: No.
- Model Version/Number: SM-A215U, SM-A215U1.
Samsung Galaxy A21 Price and Launch Date
- Announced: April 9, 2020
- Release Date: April 2020
- Country Availability: United States. Nigeria. Canada. United Kingdom. Australia. Ghana. Kenya. South Africa.
- Price: $250 (USA). R 2666 (South Africa).
Questions and Answers about Samsung Galaxy A21
Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about Samsung Galaxy A21.
Is Samsung Galaxy A21 a 4G phone?
Yes; the Galaxy A21 is a 4G LTE phone.
Does Samsung Galaxy A21 have a fingerprint scanner?
Yes; Samsung A21 has a fingerprint reader located at the rear.
Does Samsung Galaxy A21 have Gorilla Glass?
No; the Samsung A21 does not have Gorilla Glass protection on its screen.
Does Samsung Galaxy A21 have quick charging?
Yes; the Galaxy A21 has 15W quick charge technology along with its 4000mAh battery.
Will Samsung Galaxy A21 work in USA?
Samsung A21 has limited network support across various US carriers like AT&T, Verizon, Metro PCS, Sprint, T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Boost Mobile, H2O Wireless, Ting, US Cellular, and Google Project Fi. What this means that some bands are supported, while others are not. You will have to make enquiries from your carrier to know what bands/frequencies are supported on them.
What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A21? How much does it sell for?
Samsung A21 costs $250 in the United States of America, and R 2666 in South Africa.
How much is a Samsung a21 in South Africa?
The Galaxy A21 sells for R 2666 in South Africa.
Samsung Galaxy A21 Pictures, Official Photos
Here are official pictures, photos and images of the device:
MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict
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Phone Review Rating
We are yet to review the Samsung Galaxy A21 and so do not have a review rating for it yet. This section will be updated with our review rating and a link to the review page, as soon as we have a review ready.
Disclaimer: While we take the pains to ensure accuracy, we can not guarantee that the Samsung Galaxy A21 specifications and pricing information on this page are 100% correct. If you think that any information for the current phone is wrong or missing, please contact us.
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