Samsung Galaxy M21 vs Samsung Galaxy M30s
The Samsung Galaxy M21 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Samsung Galaxy M30s (2019) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M21 leads — 42/100 vs 41/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M30s has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Galaxy M30s
What makes Samsung Galaxy M21 better?
- Better camera (36/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M30s better?
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M21 vs the Samsung Galaxy M30s, the Samsung Galaxy M21 scores 1 points higher (42/100 vs 41/100). 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 M21 and the Samsung Galaxy M30s are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Samsung Galaxy M30s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 420 nits | 420 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×75.1×8.9 mm | 159.0×75.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy M30s
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M30s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M30s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M21 and Samsung Galaxy M30s, 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 M21 and the Samsung Galaxy M30s are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M21 or the Samsung Galaxy M30s?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 edges out the Samsung Galaxy M30s 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 M30s?
The Samsung Galaxy M21 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy M30s — 41/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M21 over the Samsung Galaxy M30s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Samsung Galaxy M21 (36/100 vs 34/100).