Samsung’s M series are known for their large batteries. In this Samsung Galaxy M11 vs M21 comparison article, two 2020 power rangers – sorry, mid-rangers, go head-to-head in a battle of specs, features, and prices to see which gets your hard-earned money.
The naming scheme tells us already that the Galaxy M21 is the more capable of both devices. Which will also mean that it is the more expensive of the two. But then, there is more to choosing a smartphone to buy than price; right? Perhaps the M11 has a surprise Ace up its sleeve.
Which is why we take a look at these two battery heavy-hitters, both released in the year of our Lord 2020, to see the similarities and differences, so you can decide which of them you want to put your money down for.
At fiirst glance, the two phones have differeing design features, which is good. Who knows? You might end up making yyour choice based on looks, afterall.
Samsung Galaxy M11 vs M21 Comparison Table
| Samsung Galaxy M11 | Samsung Galaxy M21 |
| 2G, 3G, 4G LTE | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
| 6.4 inches, 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio IPS LCD display | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio Super AMOLED display, Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Android 10 + One UI 2.0 | Android 10 + One UI 2.0 |
| Octa-core, Snapdragon 450, 1.8GHz | Octa-core, EXYNOS 9611,2.3GHz |
| 8MP selfie camera | 20MP selfie camera |
| 13MP + 5MP + 2MP rear triple camera with LED flash | 48MP + 8MP + 5MP rear triple camera with LED flash |
| 32GB/64GB internal storage + dedicated microSD card slot (up to 512GB) | 64GB/128GB internal storage + dedicated microSD card slot (up to 512GB) |
| 3GB /4GB RAM | 4GB/6GB RAM |
| 6,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging | 6,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging |
| from $156 (₦65,900) | $221 (₦52,000) |
As you can see from the table, while they both are evenly matched in terms of battery capacity and charging speeds (they are “Power Rangers”, afterall), that is about where all the similarities end. Apart from the fact that they both run Android 10 under Samsung’s One UI 2.0, these two phones target two different sets of people.
Samsung Galaxy M11 vs M21: Where The M21 Has The Edge
The M21 is clearly the more capable and more powerful of the two devices. It has the same screen size as the Galaxy M11, but resolution is much better, and almost everyone will that that Super AMOLED screen type over the M11’s LCD. Not to mention that it has Gorilla Glass 3 too, which is lacking on the M11.
Moving down to the processor, the M21 has a more powerful EXYNOS 9611 chipset, also clocked higher than the M11’s Sanspdragon 450 chipset. It also offers more RAM and storage than the Galaxy M11.
And should you be a shutterbug, you will find the cameras on the M21 far more capable. At the rear is a 48MP triple camera, against the M11’s 13MP triple camera. The M21’s camera shoots 4k video too. For selfies, the M21 packs a 20-megapixel front-facing camera, while the M11 has an 8-megapixel front snapper.
These differences are huge. Other ways that the M21 beats the M11 hands down include: superior Bluetooth and a wider range of WiFi protocols.
Samsung Galaxy M11 vs M21: Where the M11 Has The Edge
There is no easy way to say this, but Samsung Galaxy M11 does not have any edge over the M21. None. It loses out at every round, spec for spec, feature for feature. The Galaxy M21 is head and shoulder above it.
If we want to nitpick, we could argue that the M11 has a more elegant look, thanks to the punch hole in a corner of the display and the vertical camera bump at the back. But that argument can go either way, depending on what your individual taste is. So, we will leave that up to you.
Samsung Galaxy M11 vs M21: Which Model Wins?
Hands down, Samsung Galaxy M21 wins this comparison. There is no question about it: It is the superior smartphone of the two. It is better in almost every possible way.
You get a batter display, better performance, better photos and videos, and better storage. The only areas where they are evenly matched are software and battery. Of course, it costs more. If your budget is rather lean, Samsung Galaxy M11 will do. It is not a bad smartphone; it has just been compared to a superior model.
Do not forget that both phones have two different variants, 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM and 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM for the M11, as well as 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM and 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM for the M21.