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| Global Score | |
| 75.1 | 76.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| Android 5.1 | Android 10 |
| 2015-09-02 | 2020-06-29 |
| 5.00 x 2.56 x 0.35 inches | 6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches |
| 4.87 ounces | 6.81 ounces |
| Black, Pink, White and Yellow | Black |
| Glass and Plastic | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 425.00 | $ 194.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4.6 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 1600 x 720 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 319 pixels per inch | 270 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 8.4 | 7.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 12 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (1600 MHz) RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 430 (450 MHz) GPU | PowerVR GE8320 GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 8.56 | 9.84 |
| Camera | |
| 23.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 24.00mm 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 |
| 1280 x 720 (60 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.56 | 9.35 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2700mAh Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 520 hours standby time 11.5 hours talk time | -- |
| 4.64 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy A21 has an overall score of 76.1, which is just a bit better than Xperia Z5 Compact's 75.1 general score. Although the Samsung Galaxy A21 is extremely heavier than Xperia Z5 Compact, it's a bit thinner and also notably newer. Both devices in our current comparison have Android OS (operating system), but Samsung Galaxy A21 has 10 version and Xperia Z5 Compact has Android 5.1 version.
The Xperia Z5 Compact features a little faster processing unit than Galaxy A21, because although it has a lower amount of RAM memory, and they both have 8 cpu cores, the Xperia Z5 Compact also counts with a GPU. The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact counts with a better display than Samsung Galaxy A21, because although it has a bit lower 1280 x 720 resolution and a way smaller screen, it also counts with a just a little higher amount of pixels per inch in the screen.
The Galaxy A21 features a better storage capacity to store more apps and games than Xperia Z5 Compact, and although they both have exactly the same 32 GB internal memory capacity, the Galaxy A21 also has an external memory slot that supports up to 512 GB. Xperia Z5 Compact has a better camera than Galaxy A21, and although they both have a F1.8 aperture, the Xperia Z5 Compact also has a lot larger back camera sensor capturing more light and vivid colors, a much better (4K) video resolution and a lot better 23 megapixels resolution camera in the back.
Galaxy A21 features a really longer battery performance than Xperia Z5 Compact, because it has 4000mAh of battery capacity instead of 2700mAh.
Despite of being the best phone in our current comparison, Galaxy A21 is also a bargain compared to others, making it a no doubt choice.
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