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› Samsung Galaxy S21 5G 8GB/256GB versus Samsung Galaxy M21 6GB/128GB
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G versus Samsung Galaxy M21
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G 8GB/256GB | Samsung Galaxy M21 6GB/128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 78,600 | KSh 25,400 |
| Sales | 8 - For Dec 2025 | 5 - For Dec 2025 |
| Average rating | 3.9 - 7 votes | 3.9 - 19 votes |
| Likes | 3 - For Dec 2025 | 2 - For Dec 2025 |
| Views | 568 - For Dec 2025 | 820 - For Dec 2025 |
| General | ||
| Available | January 2021 | March 2020 |
| Dimensions | 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm | 159 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Phantom Violet Phantom Gray Phantom White Phantom Pink | Raven Black Midnight Blue |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Network features | - | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: B1, B2, B5, B8; 4G FDD LTE: B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20; 4G TDD LTE: B38, B40, B41 |
| Key features | IP68 dust & water resistant Dynamic AMOLED 2X display Gorilla Glass Victus 8K video recording UFS 3.1 storage S-Pen compatible | Gorilla Glass 3 48MP triple main camera 4K video recording 20MP selfie Fingerprint ID Fast charging USB Type C 6000mAh battery |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Android 11; One UI 3.1 | Android 10; One UI 2.0 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Processor | 2.9 GHz Octa-core | 2.3 GHz Octa-core |
| Chipset | Exynos 2100 | Exynos 9611 |
| Graphics processor | Mali-G78 MP14 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB LPDDR4x |
| Storage | 256GB UFS 3.1 | 128GB |
| Card slot | No | Dedicated MicroSD Up to 512GB |
| Battery | 4000mAh Li-Po | 6000mAh Li-Po |
| Battery features | 25W Fast Charging 15W Fast Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging | 15W Fast Charging Up to 22h LTE Internet Up to 22h Wi-Fi Internet Up to 29h Video Play Up to 131h Audio Play Up to 49h 4G LTE Talk Time |
| Platform features | Samsung Knox Game Booster Dual Stereo Speakers AKG Audio IP68 Dust & Water Resistant | Dolby Atmos audio |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.2 inches 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.4 inches 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen 16M colors | Super AMOLED screen 16M colors |
| Pixel density | 421 ppi | 403 ppi |
| Display features | Always-on Display 120Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+ 1300 Nits Peak Brightness Gorilla Glass Victus Eye Comfort Shield Infinity-O Display S-Pen compatible | Infinity-U 420 Nits Brightness Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Camera | ||
| Camera resolution | 12MP F1.8 + 64MP F2.0 + 12MP F2.2 | 48MP F2.0 + 8MP F2.2 + 5MP F2.2 |
| Camera features | Dual Pixel PDAF OIS 1.1x Optical Zoom Auto-HDR LED Flash Color Point Filter Backdrop Filter Low-key Mono Filter High-key Mono Filter Studio Filter Blur Filter Night Mode Up to 30x Digital Zoom | 4x Digital Zoom 123-degree Ultra Wide Live Focus Scene Optimizer Night Mode Pro Mode 240fps HD Slow Motion LED flash |
| Video recording | 8K 24fps 4K 30/60fps Full HD 30/60/240fps HD 960fps Super Steady Video | 4K 30fps |
| Front camera | ||
| Front camera resolution | 10MP F2.2 | 20MP F2.2 |
| Front camera features | Dual Pixel PDAF Auto HDR | Fast Face Unlock HDR |
| Video recording | 4K 30/60fps Full HD 30fps Dual Video Call | Full HD 30fps |
| Sensors & connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer | Fingerprint Accelerometer Geomagnetic Virtual Light Sensing Gyro |
| Connectivity | USB Type C 3.2 Bluetooth 5.0 NFC Dual band WiFi WiFi Direct WiFi Hotspot GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO USB OTG | USB Type-C USB 2.0 WiFi hotspot WiFi Direct Dual band WiFi GPS GLONASS BDS Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Connectivity features | WiFi 6 | Wi-Fi 2.4 + 5GHz Bluetooth LE (Up to 2Mbps) |
