Samsung Galaxy M21 vs Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
The Samsung Galaxy M21 (2020) 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 42/100 (a 1-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
What makes Samsung Galaxy M21 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 better?
- Better portability (68/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M21 vs the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 scores 1 points higher (43/100 vs 42/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M21 | 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 | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | Android 11, One UI 3.1 Core | |
| Brightness (peak) | 420 nits | 420 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×75.1×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M21 2021
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M21 and Samsung Galaxy M21 2021, 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, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M21 or the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 edges out the Samsung Galaxy M21 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M21 and the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 — 43/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M21 over the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 (68/100 vs 57/100).