Nokia Lumia 800C vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 800C vs Samsung Galaxy A21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/15/2020 12:38 AM, updated: 7/6/2022 7:26 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X Nokia Lumia 800C 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F) Compare Nokia Lumia 800C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)

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5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 800C	vs	25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)35% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)164% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB	vs	+32GB (19GB available)19% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)36% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+270 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+6.5"76% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP7 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3.2" inches	vs	+1/2" inches60% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+(front) 13MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps96 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1450 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 800C	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Other model names	Nokia 800c, Nokia Lumia 800 CDMA	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F Single-Sim (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available	China	South Africa, Australia, New Zealand
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2012	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.2 x 116.5 millimeters (2.41 x 4.59 in)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	3.7" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
System version	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango	Android 10
Firmware update	Windows Phone 7.8	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 107157 (v8) Geekbench: 1100 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB	32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5JW	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1450 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	158 hours (6.6 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Cyan • Gorilla Glass Curved Screen • Nokia ClearBlack display • Carl Zeiss optics • Anti-glare polariser • Dolby Digital Plus sound	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 800C	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.422W/kg (head), 1.544W/kg (body)