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| Global Score | |
| 80.8 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Nokia | Samsung |
| Android 11 | Android 10 |
| 2021-07-29 | 2020-06-29 |
| 6.76 x 3.21 x 0.42 inches | 6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 6.81 ounces |
| Granite Gre and Ultra Blue | Black |
| Plastic and Plastic | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 550.00 | $ 194.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels |
| -- | IPS LCD |
| 393 pixels per inch | 270 pixels per inch |
| 550 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.5 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SM4350 chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 chipset |
| Kryo 460 Gold, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 619 GPU | PowerVR GE8320 GPU |
| 9.18 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 14.14 | 9.84 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 10.89 | 9.35 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4630mAh Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.48 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Nokia XR20 is a bit better than the Samsung Galaxy A21, with a general score of 80.8 against 76.1. These phones have Android operating system, but Nokia XR20 has newer 11 version and Samsung Galaxy A21 has Android 10 version. The Nokia XR20 body is newer, but incredibly thicker and noticeably heavier than the Samsung Galaxy A21.
The Nokia XR20 has a sharper display than Samsung Galaxy A21, because it has a little bit bigger screen, a higher pixel density and a much better 1080 x 2400 resolution. The Samsung Galaxy A21 has a bit more powerful processor than Nokia XR20, although it has lesser RAM memory, they both have a Octa-Core processing unit.
Nokia XR20 features a superior camera than Galaxy A21, and although they both have a same size camera aperture and the same (Full HD) video resolution, the Nokia XR20 also has a way bigger back-facing camera sensor shooting way better quality pictures, a camera in the back with much more mega pixels and faster 60 fps video frame rate.
Nokia XR20 has a very superior storage for applications and games than Samsung Galaxy A21, and although they both have an external SD slot that admits up to 512 GB, the Nokia XR20 also has 96 GB more internal memory. Nokia XR20 counts with just a bit better battery lifetime than Galaxy A21, because it has a 16% more battery capacity.
Although Nokia XR20 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Galaxy A21, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Galaxy A21. If you are trying to save some money, you can get the Galaxy A21, and give up a few features and specs, but you'll get the most with your budget.
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