Samsung Galaxy A21

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Samsung Galaxy A21
Display
6.5" HD+ Infinity-O TFT
720 x 1600 resolution, 16M colours
Chipset / Platform
Octa-Core CPU (2.3GHz + 1.8GHz)
Chipset name not stated in official sources
Camera System
Quad rear: 16MP (F1.8) + 8MP ultra wide (F2.2) + 2MP depth (F2.4) + 2MP macro (F2.4)
Front: 13MP (F2.0); FHD video @30fps
Battery & Charging
4000 mAh typical capacity
15W Fast Charging support (USB Type-C)
Connectivity
4G LTE (FDD/TDD) + 3G/2G
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm audio
Memory & Storage
32GB internal (19.8GB available)
microSD up to 512GB
Timeline & Release Details
The Samsung Galaxy A21 was officially announced on April 8, 2020 via Samsung Newsroom US. The company stated that US availability would follow in summer 2020. The unlocked US model is identified as SM-A215U1, while the Canadian support model is SM-A215W.
- Announcement date: April 8, 2020
- US availability window: Summer 2020
- US launch price: starting at US$249.99
- Canonical model family: SM-A215
- Regional variants: SM-A215U1 (US unlocked), SM-A215W (Canada)
Physical Structure & Build
The Galaxy A21 uses a standard touch-bar form factor with a plastic build. Official dimensions and weight are provided in imperial units, with approximate metric equivalents listed below.
- Dimensions: 6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches (approx. 167.9 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm)
- Weight: 0.43 lb (approx. 195 g)
- Colour: Black (as shown on Samsung US Business Support)
- Form Factor: Touch Bar
Display System
The display is a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-O TFT panel. The "Infinity-O" designation refers to the punch-hole cutout for the front camera. Resolution is HD+ (720 x 1600) with 16M colour depth.
- Type: TFT LCD
- Size: 6.5 inches measured diagonally as a full rectangle
- Resolution: 720 x 1600 (HD+)
- Colour Depth: 16M
- Special feature: Infinity-O punch-hole design
Camera System
The Galaxy A21 features a quad-camera rear array led by a 16MP main sensor, complemented by ultra-wide, depth, and macro lenses. The front camera uses a 13MP sensor.
Rear camera cluster:
- 16.0 MP main (F1.8, AF)
- 8.0 MP ultra wide (F2.2)
- 2.0 MP depth (F2.4)
- 2.0 MP macro (F2.4)
- Digital zoom up to 8x
- Flash: Yes
Front camera:
- 13.0 MP (F2.0)
Video recording:
- FHD (1920 x 1080) at 30fps
- Slow motion: not supported (listed as N/A)
Platform & Software
The platform is powered by an octa-core processor with dual clock speeds (2.3 GHz and 1.8 GHz). The chipset marketing name is not stated in the captured official Samsung sources. The device runs Android, though the exact launch version is not specified in the official spec table. Samsung provides Smart Switch for PC synchronization.
- CPU: Octa-Core (2.3 GHz + 1.8 GHz)
- Chipset name: Not specified in source
- Operating system: Android (launch version not stated)
- PC Sync: Smart Switch (PC version)
Key Features
The Galaxy A21 packs several noteworthy features for its budget segment, centred around its large display and versatile camera system.
- Infinity-O Display: HD+ TFT with punch-hole front camera
- Quad Camera: Four rear lenses covering standard, ultra-wide, depth, and macro photography
- Fast Charging: 15W wired fast charging via USB Type-C
- Security: Rear-mounted fingerprint sensor
- Connectivity: NFC for contactless payments and file sharing
- Expandable Storage: microSD slot supporting up to 512GB
Battery & Charging
The device is equipped with a 4000 mAh typical battery, supporting 15W fast charging via the USB Type-C port. The captured support text includes an anomalous rated/minimum battery note not used here as a product fact.
- Typical capacity: 4000 mAh
- Charging: 15W Fast Charge support
- Wired interface: USB Type-C (USB 2.0)
Connectivity & Sensors
The Galaxy A21 provides comprehensive 4G LTE connectivity along with legacy 3G/2G bands. It supports Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. A 3.5mm audio jack is retained.
Cellular:
- 2G GSM/ CDMA
- 3G UMTS/ CDMA
- 4G LTE FDD (bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,25,26,28,66,71) and TDD (bands 38,39,40,41)
- SIM: Nano-SIM (4FF)
Wireless:
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
- Bluetooth v5.0
- NFC: Yes
Location:
- GPS, Glonass
Interface & Audio:
- USB Type-C (USB 2.0)
- 3.5mm stereo earjack
Sensors:
- Accelerometer, fingerprint, gyro, geomagnetic, light, proximity
Samsung Galaxy A21 - Summary
The Samsung Galaxy A21 is a budget-friendly smartphone from the Galaxy A series, announced in April 2020 with a US launch price of US$249.99. Official sources document a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-O TFT display, a quad-camera system (16MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP), a 13MP front camera, 32GB of internal storage with microSD expansion up to 512GB, and a 4000 mAh battery with 15W fast charging. Connectivity includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack. While the chipset name and RAM size are not specified in the captured official sources, the Galaxy A21 offers a well-rounded feature set for its price tier.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$249.99 |