Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 29/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A21s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes Samsung Galaxy A21s better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 201g
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 836
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A21s vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 45 points higher (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (74/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A21s and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (98/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (80/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (74/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 45 points (74/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A21s over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.