the Samsung Galaxy M21 is a compact model compared to the M31, with differences primarily in camera configuration and storage capacity.Both models share the same processor and battery specifications. The M21 features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display with minimal bezels and a waterdrop notch.
The rear camera setup includes three sensors: a 48-megapixel primary camera with an f/2.0 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens with an f/2.2 aperture, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor also with an f/2.2 aperture. The device is equipped with a single LED flash. The front-facing camera is a 20-megapixel sensor,which is a reduction from the 32-megapixel front camera found on the Galaxy M31.
The device is powered by the Samsung exynos 9611 chipset, which has an octa-core CPU running at up to 2.3 GHz and a Mali-G72 MP3 GPU. It is available with either 4 GB or 6 GB of RAM and offers internal storage options of 64 GB or 128 GB, expandable via microSD card.
Additional features include a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and a 6000mAh battery supporting 15W fast charging through a USB Type-C port.The phone supports either single SIM or dual SIM configurations. It runs on Android 10 with Samsung’s One UI skin. Available color variants are Blue,Black,and Green.
Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM only) |
3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
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Dimensions | 159.0 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm |
Weight | 188 grams |
Build | Front glass, plastic body |
SIM Type | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size | 6.4 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density) |
Operating System | Android 10; One UI v2 |
Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 |
RAM + ROM | 4/6 GB |
Card Slot | microSD, up to 1 TB (dedicated slot) |
Camera Type | Triple Lenses |
Camera Sensor(s) | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Main camera |
Camera Features |
Autofocus Face detection F/2.0 aperture LED Flash Panorama HDR 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µmr (second camera) 5 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor (third camera) |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30/240fps |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 20-megapixel |
Camera Features |
F/2.0 aperture FaceID Face beautification HDR |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Placed at the basement |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
FM Radio | FM radio |
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh battery |
Wireless Charging | No |
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 33 hours |
Stand-by | Up to 740 hours |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.