Samsung Galaxy A21s Specs: Design, Camera, Connectivity

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Samsung Galaxy A21s Quick Specs 
  • OS: Android 10.
  • Release date: June 2020.
  • Network Type: 2G/3G/4G
  • Display: 6.5-inch, 720×1600 pixels resolution
  • Processor: Exynos 850
  • Selfie Camera: 13 MP
  • Rear camera: 48MP quad
  • RAM: 6 GB
  • ROM: 64 GB
  • Battery: 5000 mAh.
  • Phone Status: Official.

Samsung Galaxy A21s, also known as Samsung Galaxy A21 s is the successsor to the Galaxy A20s, which itself is a variant of the popular budget Samsung Galaxy A20 smartphone released in 2019. It comes with a number of improvements, including having multiple versions based on RAM and storage. The available variants are 3GB RAM + 32GB, 4GB + 64GB, and 6GB + 64GB. The Galaxy A21s is also fitted with a massive 5000mAh battery coupled with 15W fast charge.

Samsung Galaxy A21 s Full Specs, 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, Single and Dual SIM options
  • Software / OS: Android 10 + One UI 2.0

Design, Form Factor, Appearance

  • Dimensions: 163.6 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm
  • Weight: 192g
  • Display: 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, Super AMOLED, Infinity-O display
  • Colours: Black, White, Blue, Red.
  • Physical Build: Plastic
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Samsung Galaxy A21 s

Internal Hardware Specs

  • Processor Type: 64-bit, 2.0 GHz Octa-core,
  • Processor Name: Exynos 850
  • Graphics Processor:
  • RAM: 3 GB / 4 GB / 6 GB
  • Internal Storage: 32 GB / 64 GB
  • External Storage: microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)

Photography, Video Recording

  • Rear Quad Camera: 48MP main sensor + 8MP ultrawide sensor + 2MP depth sensor + 2MP macro sensor, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
  • Front-facing Camera: 13 MP, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture
Samsung Galaxy A21s with 48MP quad camera
Samsung Galaxy A21 s has a 48 megapixel quad camera

Audio, Video Playback

  • Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
  • Audio: 3.5 mm audio jack
  • Loudspeaker: Mono speakers
  • Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
  • FM Radio: Yes.

Phone Sensors

  • Digital Compass: No.
  • 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 b/g/n, hotspot
  • GPS: Yes, A-GPS
  • USB: microUSB v2.0.
  • NFC: No.

Miscellaneous Specs and Features

  • Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Ion 5000 mAh
  • Battery Charging: 15W standard charging
  • Wireless Charging: No.
  • Reverse Charging: No.
  • Model Version/Number: SM-A217F, SM-A217F/DS.

Samsung Galaxy A21s Price and Launch Date

  • Announced: May 2020
  • Release Date:  June 19, 2020
  • Country Availability: United States. Nigeria. Canada. United Kingdom. Europe. Australia. Ghana. Kenya. South Africa. Senegal. Tanzania. Cote D’Ivoire.
  • Price: from $205 in the United States of America. From €200 in Europe. ₦85,000 in Nigeria for 64 GB variant. R 3999 for 32GB varant and R 5,399 for 64GB varant in South Africa.
Samsung Galaxy A21s price in Nigeria

Questions and Answers about Samsung Galaxy A21 s

Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about Samsung Galaxy A21s.

Is Samsung Galaxy A21s a 4G phone?

Yes; the Samsung A21s is a 4G LTE phone.

Does Samsung Galaxy A21s have a fingerprint scanner?

Yes; Samsung A21s has a fingerprint reader located at the back of the device.

Does Samsung Galaxy A21s have Gorilla Glass?

No; Samsung A21s does not have Gorilla Glass protection on its screen.

Does Samsung Galaxy A21s have quick charging?

The Galaxy A21s has 15W quick charge technology to top up its 5000mAh battery fast.

Will Samsung Galaxy A21s work in USA?

Samsung Galaxy A21s 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 A21s? How much does it sell for?

Samsung Galaxy A21s starts from €200 in Europe, and from $205 in the USA. The 64 GB variant costs ₦85,000 in Nigeria.

How much is Samsung A21 in South Africa?

The price of Samsung Galaxy A21 in South Africa starts from R 3,999.

MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict

Not available.

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Phone Review Rating

We are yet to review the Samsung Galaxy A21s 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 specs and  information on this page about the Samsung Galaxy A21s are 100% correct. If you think that any information for the current phone is wrong or missing, please contact us.

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