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Feature Face-Off: Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21
VS
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy S21
VS
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Build Quality
| Device Height | 151.7 mm (5.97 inches) | 162.9 mm (6.41 inches) |
| Device Width | 71.2 mm (2.8 inches) | 78.2 mm (3.08 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.9 mm (0.31 inches) | 7.4 mm (0.29 inches) |
| Device Weight | 169 g (5.96 oz) | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP67 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Plastic | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Plastic |
| Available Color Options | White, Gray, Pink, Purple | White, Black, Green, Purple |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 85.9% | 86.5% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2900 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A55- 3 cores at 2.81 GHz: Cortex-A78- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X1 | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
| Production Details | Samsung | Samsung |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 5 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Yes | Hexagon |
| Graphics Processor | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 710 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 854 MHz | 1010 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 448 | 256 |
| Computational Performance | ~765.2 GFLOPS | ~517.1 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2750 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 15) | Android 15 |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 7.0 | One UI 7.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 06:01 hr | 10:13 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 11:06 hr | 16:02 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 95 hr | 115 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 12 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | 114 | Digital |
| Camera Flash | Dual LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | Up to 24FPS | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 960 FPS (720p) | 240 FPS (720p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | 123° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 12 MP 2) Telephoto: 64 MP 3) Ultrawide: 12 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 8 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3184 x 2388 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 26 mm | |
| Front Camera Sensor | Sony IMX374 | GalaxyCore GC12A2 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.24" (≈ 0.31 inch) | |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.22 micron | |
| Front Camera Autofocus | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G Network Support | WCDMA Band 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 | UMTS B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (AWS), B5 (850), B8 (900) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | LTE B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (AWS), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B17 (700), B20 (800), B25 (1900), B26 (850), B28 (700), B38 (2600), B40 (2300), B41 (2500), B66 (AWS-3) |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | January 2021 | March 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $800 | $399 |
| Sensor List | - Hall-effect sensor - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 75 | 87 |
| Camera Rating | 59 | 68* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 45 | 29 |
| Battery Rating | 56 | 83 |
| Connectivity Rating | 86 | 78 |
| Overall Review Score | 61 | 67* |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21
$800.00 USD
EUR
687.52
INR
72,767.12
NGN
1,136,073.76
JPY
126,441.12
MYR
3,244.00
CNY
5,581.36
ZAR
13,115.04
RUB
62,191.20
GBP
596.32
CHF
638.32
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
$399.00 USD
EUR
342.90
INR
36,292.60
NGN
566,616.79
JPY
63,062.51
MYR
1,617.95
CNY
2,783.70
ZAR
6,541.13
RUB
31,017.86
GBP
297.41
CHF
318.36
