Samsung Galaxy A50s vs Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
The Samsung Galaxy A50s (2019) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (2021) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 leads — 43/100 vs 39/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy A50s has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A50s is noticeably lighter (169g vs 192g).
Samsung Galaxy A50s
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- Lighter: 169g vs 192g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 22/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A50s vs the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 scores 4 points higher (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 leads (51/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 25/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50s and the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (51/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50s is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A50s | Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 420 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×74.5×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 169 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy A50s
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A50s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A50s
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A50s and Samsung Galaxy M21 2021, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 25/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50s and the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (51/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50s is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A50s or the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A50s by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A50s and the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Samsung Galaxy A50s has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 — 43/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A50s over the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Samsung Galaxy A50s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is a better fit for everyday use.