Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $215 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 29/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A21s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 192g).
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 836
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 192g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A21s vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 46 points higher (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s leads (52/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A21s — 18/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (91/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $1099 |
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A21s and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $884. Samsung Galaxy A21s was $884 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (91/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (52/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 46 points (75/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A21s over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.