Samsung Galaxy M21s vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Samsung Galaxy M21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 45/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M21s has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M21s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M21s
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Samsung Galaxy M21s better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1107
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 162g vs 191g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M21s vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 29 points higher (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s leads (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (89/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M21s | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, One UI 2.5 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 420 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.1×8.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M21s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M21s and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Samsung Galaxy M21s by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy M21s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (89/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (77/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (51/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s (89/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M21s or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M21s by 29 points (74/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M21s and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy M21s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M21s or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M21s or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M21s over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.