Samsung Galaxy A21s

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6.5" HD+ TFT Infinity-O
Exynos 850 Octa-Core 2.0GHz
48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP Rear
13MP Front Camera
3/4/6GB RAM + 32/64GB Storage
5000mAh Typical
15W Fast Charging
Dolby Atmos Audio
Rear Fingerprint & Face Recognition
SM-A217 Family
75.3 x 163.7 x 8.9 mm / 192g
4G LTE, No 5G

6.5" HD+ TFT Infinity-O Display

720 x 1600 resolution

20:9 aspect ratio, Infinity-O punch-hole design

Exynos 850 Octa-Core

2.0GHz octa-core processor

GPU: Mali-G52 (inferred from Exynos 850)

Quad Rear Camera

48MP main (F2.0) + 8MP ultra-wide (F2.2) + 2MP macro (F2.4) + 2MP depth (F2.4)

13MP front (F2.2); 8X zoom, Live Focus, Food mode, filters

5000mAh (Typical)

Rated 4900mAh; 15W Fast Charging

Non-removable; up to 21 hours video playback

4G LTE / 3G / 2G

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth (version not specified)

USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack, GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo

Memory & Storage

3GB+32GB (UK), 4GB+64GB (India), 6GB+64GB (India)

microSD up to 512GB (sold separately)

The Galaxy A21s was officially announced on 15 May 2020 via Samsung Newsroom UK and Germany, and subsequently launched in multiple markets. Retail availability varied by region.

  • Announcement: 15 May 2020
  • India launch: 17 June 2020 at ₹16,499 (4GB+64GB) and ₹18,499 (6GB+64GB)
  • UK available to order: 19 June 2020 starting from £179
  • Germany available to order: 19 June 2020 at €209
  • Launch OS: Android 10 with One UI Core (UK) / One UI (India)

Regional Model Mapping

  • SM-A217F/DS: Global dual-SIM variant (seen on Samsung support pages for India and Levant)
  • SM-A217F/DSN: Another dual-SIM variant (seen on Portuguese support page)
  • Regional SKUs: SM-A217FZKFINS (India), SM-A217FZBGMID (Levant), SM-A217FZBOEUB (Portugal)
  • Dimensions: 75.3 x 163.7 x 8.9 mm (Samsung Mobile Press); UK source lists 75.3 x 163.6 x 8.9 mm
  • Weight: 192 g
  • Material: 3D Glastic (glossy plastic) with hologram effect
  • Colours: Black, White, Blue (confirmed in UK and India); additional Red variant listed by Samsung Mobile Press
  • Form Factor: Touchscreen bar with reduced bezels and rounded corners
  • Type: 6.5-inch HD+ TFT Infinity-O Display (720 x 1600)
  • Aspect Ratio: 20:9
  • Additional Specs: Not listed in sources (no mention of refresh rate, HDR, or brightness)

The display is a standard entry-level panel with a punch-hole cutout for the front camera, characteristic of Samsung's Infinity-O design language.

Rear Camera Cluster

  • 48MP main (F2.0, auto focus)
  • 8MP ultra-wide (F2.2)
  • 2MP macro (F2.4)
  • 2MP depth (F2.4)
  • Zoom: Digital zoom up to 8X
  • Features: Live Focus, Food mode, Ultrawide Panorama, stamps, filters, face-recognition Live stickers

Front Camera

  • 13MP (F2.2)
  • No auto focus

Video Recording

  • Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080) at 30fps (source not explicit but typical for chipset)
  • Slow Motion: Not specified in sources
  • Processor: Exynos 850 (8nm), Octa-core 2.0GHz (Quad 2.0GHz + Quad 2.0GHz)
  • GPU: Mali-G52 (industry standard for Exynos 850)
  • Operating System: Android 10
  • User Interface: One UI Core (UK) or One UI (India)
  • Security: Samsung Knox defence-grade security; rear fingerprint scanner and face recognition
  • Software Features: Dolby Atmos audio, AI-powered Game Booster 2.0, Samsung Health, Samsung Members, one-handed navigation, dark mode
  • Audio: Dolby Atmos support for enhanced sound
  • Camera Intelligence: AI-based scene optimisation, face-recognition Live stickers
  • Battery Intelligence: Up to 21 hours video playback (Samsung India claim)
  • Biometrics: Rear fingerprint scanner and facial recognition
  • Productivity: Samsung Health, Useful Cards (Alive Intelligence for India), dark mode and one-handed navigation
  • Capacity: 5000mAh typical; rated minimum 4900mAh (UK footnote)
  • Charging: 15W fast charging via USB Type-C
  • Removable: No
  • Usage Claim: Up to 21 hours of video playback (Samsung India)

In the Box (not fully specified in sources)

  • Handset
  • Data cable
  • Ejection pin (typical)
  • Quick start guide (typical)
  • Charger (15W adapter likely included; not explicitly stated)
  • SIM: Dual-SIM (Nano-SIM 4FF), SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or microSD)
  • Network: 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD/TDD; no 5G
  • Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
  • Bluetooth: Listed in source but version not specified (likely 5.0 given Exynos 850)
  • Location: GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo
  • USB: USB Type-C (USB 2.0)
  • Audio Jack: 3.5mm stereo
  • Sensors: Accelerometer, Fingerprint (rear), Proximity, Light, Gyro, Geomagnetic (inferred from typical Galaxy A series)

The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a budget Android smartphone from mid-2020, offering a large 5000mAh battery, a versatile 48MP quad camera, and Dolby Atmos audio at a competitive price. While it lacks 5G and a high-resolution display, its capable battery life and camera system made it a solid entry-level choice at launch. The SM-A217 family includes multiple regional variants and storage configurations.

Launch Price (MSRP): Current Market Price:
£179
— views Research contribution by specs.global