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| Global Score | |
| 72.1 | 91.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | Samsung |
| -- | Android 11 |
| 2015-11-06 | 2021-01-29 |
| 5.74 x 2.79 x 0.29 inches | 5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.04 ounces | 6.03 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Gray, Phantom pink, Violet and White |
| Metal | Aluminum and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 500.00 | $ 722.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 6.2 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| -- | 1300 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 8952 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 1500 MHz) processor | Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 405 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 8.64 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 12.76 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 4.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.57 inches (1/1.76") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 8.8 | 10.78 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.1 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2150mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.08 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Galaxy S21 has an overall score of 91.8, which is a lot better than HTC One A9's global score of 72.1. The Galaxy S21 is a noticeably newer device than HTC One A9, although it's heavier and a bit thicker. Samsung Galaxy S21 has a brighter screen than HTC One A9, because although it has a little bit inferior pixels count in each inch of display, it also counts with a bigger display and a little bit higher 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution.
HTC One A9 features a much better storage capacity for applications and games than Samsung Galaxy S21, because although it has only 32 GB internal storage capacity, it also counts with a slot for external memory cards that holds a maximum of 1,95 TB. The Galaxy S21 features a better hardware performance than HTC One A9, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Galaxy S21 also has a greater amount of RAM.
Galaxy S21 takes a lot better pictures and videos than HTC One A9, because although it has a lesser MP resolution camera, it also counts with a larger diafragm aperture for better low light photos and a way higher 7680x4320 video definition. The Samsung Galaxy S21 counts with a much longer battery performance than HTC One A9, because it has 4000mAh of battery capacity.
Galaxy S21 is a lot more expensive than HTC One A9, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a lot more features for that extra money.
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