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| Global Score | |
| 92.3 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 11, 10 | Android 10 |
| 2020-08-07 | 2020-06-29 |
| 6.59 x 2.90 x 0.28 inches | 6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches |
| 6.46 ounces | 6.81 ounces |
| Mystic bronze, Mystic gray and Mystic white | Black |
| Aluminum | Plastic and Plastic |
| $ 603.00 | $ 194.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 2636 x 1080 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels |
| Dynamic AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 425 pixels per inch | 270 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.3 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 chipset |
| Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 3100 MHz) processor | Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 650 GPU | PowerVR GE8320 GPU |
| 9.81 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 13.3 | 9.84 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.23 | 9.35 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3300mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.28 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | 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
The Galaxy Z Flip 5G has a global score of 92.3, which is much better than the Galaxy A21's score of 76.1. The Galaxy Z Flip 5G design is thinner and a little lighter than the Galaxy A21, even when they were only released with a couple months difference. Both of these phones have Android OS (operating system), but Galaxy Z Flip 5G has the newer 11 version while Galaxy A21 has Android 10, so it gives a couple additional features and increased performance.
Galaxy Z Flip 5G has a more vivid screen than Samsung Galaxy A21, because it has a lot more pixels per inch of display, a way higher 1080 x 2636 resolution and a little bigger screen. The Galaxy Z Flip 5G features a much greater memory capacity for apps and games than Galaxy A21, because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with 256 GB internal memory capacity.
Galaxy Z Flip 5G counts with a bit better processing power than Galaxy A21, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G also has 5 GB more RAM. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G takes clearer photographs and videos than Samsung Galaxy A21, because although it has a way lower resolution back facing camera, and they both have a F1.8 diafragm aperture, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G also counts with a bigger sensor taking higher quality pictures and a lot higher 3840x2160 (4K) video quality.
Galaxy A21 counts with superior battery lifetime than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G, because it has a 21 percent bigger battery capacity.
Galaxy Z Flip 5G is way more expensive than Galaxy A21, but you can get a much better phone for that few extra dollars.
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