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| Global Score | |
| 74.5 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | Samsung |
| -- | Android 10 |
| 2017-11-02 | 2020-06-29 |
| 5.87 x 2.87 x 0.32 inches | 6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.01 ounces | 6.81 ounces |
| Blue | Black |
| Plastic | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 349.00 | $ 194.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1600 x 720 pixels |
| S-LCD | IPS LCD |
| 424 pixels per inch | 270 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 508 GPU | PowerVR GE8320 GPU |
| 9.18 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 12.76 | 9.84 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 9.68 | 9.35 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2600mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.56 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy A21 has a general score of 76.1, which is just a bit better than HTC U11 life's general score of 74.5. Samsung Galaxy A21's design has the same thickness than HTC U11 life, but it is much heavier. The Galaxy A21 has a little faster processor than HTC U11 life. Both have 8 CPU cores and a 3 GB RAM.
HTC U11 life counts with a more vivid display than Galaxy A21, because although it has a lot smaller screen, it also counts with a much higher screen pixel density and a higher 1080 x 1920 resolution. The HTC U11 life counts with a way bigger storage to store more apps and games than Galaxy A21, and although they both have exactly the same 32 GB internal memory capacity, the HTC U11 life also has a slot for SD memory cards that supports a maximum of 1,95 TB.
Samsung Galaxy A21 counts with a very superior battery lifetime than HTC U11 life, because it has a 4000mAh battery size against 2600mAh. HTC U11 life shoots a bit better photos and videos than Galaxy A21, because although it has a smaller aperture which is not recommended for taking photographs and/or video in low-light environments, and they both have a camera in the back with a 16 mega-pixels resolution, the HTC U11 life also counts with a much better (4K) video resolution.
The Galaxy A21 not only is the best devices of the ones in this comparison, but it's also a bargain compared to the other devices, making it very easy to pick between these devices.
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