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| Global Score | |
| 82.2 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| -- | Android 10 |
| 2018-07-30 | 2020-06-29 |
| 6.22 x 3.15 x 0.47 inches | 6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches |
| 8.32 ounces | 6.81 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black |
| Aluminum and Glass | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 1000.00 | $ 194.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K) | 1600 x 720 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 760 pixels per inch | 270 pixels per inch |
| 900 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 10.4 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 chipset |
| Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor | Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 630 GPU | PowerVR GE8320 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 11.34 | 9.84 |
| Camera | |
| 19.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 25.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.45 | 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, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3540mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.52 | 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 Xperia XZ2 Premium has a general score of 82.2, which is a bit better than Galaxy A21's overall score of 76.1. The Xperia XZ2 Premium is an older, way thicker and somewhat heavier device than Galaxy A21. Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium counts with an incredibly better looking screen than Samsung Galaxy A21, because although it has a quite smaller display, it also counts with a way greater pixel density and a way better resolution of 2160 x 3840 pixels.
Xperia XZ2 Premium features a bit better processor than Galaxy A21, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Xperia XZ2 Premium also has a larger amount of RAM. Xperia XZ2 Premium has a bigger memory capacity for games and applications than Galaxy A21, because although it has an external memory slot that holds 112 GB smaller, it also counts with 32 GB more internal memory capacity.
Galaxy A21 has a little longer battery duration than Xperia XZ2 Premium, because it has 4000mAh of battery capacity. Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium counts with a much better camera than Galaxy A21, and although they both have the same aperture, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium also has a back facing camera with more mega pixels, a way better 3840x2160 video definition and a lot bigger sensor capturing more light and vivid colors.
Although Xperia XZ2 Premium is a better device, it costs a lot more than Samsung Galaxy A21, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Samsung Galaxy A21. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can get Samsung Galaxy A21, letting go a few specs and features, but you will get the most with your budget.
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