Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $215 and $249. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads — 63/100 vs 29/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,030,590 vs 234,339); the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $249
- Overall rating 29/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1030590 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 192g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A21s vs the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra scores 34 points higher (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads (58/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A21s — 18/100, Tecno Camon 50 Ultra — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (58/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (74/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Tecno Camon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 1030590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $249 |
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A21s and Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 77.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $34. Samsung Galaxy A21s was $34 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (58/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (61/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (74/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 34 points (63/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads on performance (58/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A21s over the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.