Nokia 2780 Flip vs Samsung Galaxy A21s

The Nokia 2780 Flip (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 215, while the Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850; estimated prices are $90 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A21s leads — 19/100 vs 10/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A21s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 1450); the main camera is 5 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A21s has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia 2780 Flip doesn't; the Nokia 2780 Flip is noticeably lighter (131g vs 192g).

The Samsung Galaxy A21s edges out the Nokia 2780 Flip by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 2780 Flip
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 100
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 25
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 95
What makes Nokia 2780 Flip better?
  • Lighter: 131g vs 192g
  • Cheaper: $90 vs $215

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 95/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A21s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 1450 mAh
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 5MP

  • Better camera (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 2780 Flip vs the Samsung Galaxy A21s, the Samsung Galaxy A21s scores 9 points higher (19/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s significantly outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 2780 Flip significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 2780 Flip is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100).

Nokia 2780 Flip: The Nokia 2780 Flip is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A21s: The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 2780 Flip Samsung Galaxy A21s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 Exynos 850
AnTuTu 234339
Geekbench Single 300
Geekbench Multi 836
Display 2.7" TFT LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 240x320
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 1450 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 5 MP 48 MP
Front camera 13 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB
OS KaiOS 3.1
NFC no yes
Dimensions 202.1×58.0×11.5 mm 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm
Weight 131 g 192 g
Price $90 $215
Camera comparison
Nokia 2780 Flip
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: —
0
camera
Samsung Galaxy A21s
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
25
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 2780 Flip
  • 2.7" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 240x320
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Samsung Galaxy A21s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 2780 Flip
  • 1450 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Samsung Galaxy A21s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 2780 Flip
$90
Samsung Galaxy A21s
$215

Price difference: $125. Nokia 2780 Flip is cheaper by $125.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip (25/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s significantly outperforms the Nokia 2780 Flip (36/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 2780 Flip significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (100/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 2780 Flip is a bit better (100/100 vs 95/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 2780 Flip or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?

The Samsung Galaxy A21s edges out the Nokia 2780 Flip by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia 2780 Flip and the Samsung Galaxy A21s?

The Nokia 2780 Flip has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Samsung Galaxy A21s — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 2780 Flip or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?

The Samsung Galaxy A21s leads on camera score (25/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 2780 Flip over the Samsung Galaxy A21s?

The Nokia 2780 Flip is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.