Samsung Galaxy A50s vs Samsung Galaxy M21
The Samsung Galaxy A50s (2019) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Samsung Galaxy M21 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M21 leads — 42/100 vs 39/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M21 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy A50s has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A50s is noticeably lighter (169g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A50s
Samsung Galaxy M21
What makes Samsung Galaxy A50s better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 188g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (81/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M21 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A50s vs the Samsung Galaxy M21, the Samsung Galaxy M21 scores 3 points higher (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 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 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (51/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (81/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A50s | Samsung Galaxy M21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 10.0; One UI 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 420 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×74.5×7.7 mm | 159.0×75.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A50s
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M21
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A50s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A50s
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A50s and Samsung Galaxy M21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (51/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21 (81/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A50s or the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A50s by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A50s and the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Samsung Galaxy A50s has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy M21 — 42/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A50s over the Samsung Galaxy M21?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy M21 (51/100 vs 22/100).