Detailed comparison and review of HTC One (A9) and Samsung Galaxy A21s. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HTC One (A9) | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-A217F/DSN | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 145.75 mm | 163.7 mm | Samsung Galaxy A21s has greater height than HTC One (A9). |
| Width | 70.8 mm | 75.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy A21s has greater width than HTC One (A9). |
| Depth | 7.26 mm | 8.9 mm | HTC One (A9) is narrower than HTC One (A9). |
| Weight | 143 g | 192 g | HTC One (A9) is lighter than HTC One (A9). |
| Body Colour | Topaz gold | Opal silver | Carbon grey | White | Blue | Black | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.41 W/kg | 1.544 W/kg (body), 0.422 W/kg (head), 2.21 W/kg (limb) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | HTC One (A9) | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | AMOLED | PLS TFT | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 6.5" | Samsung Galaxy A21s has larger screen size than HTC One (A9). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels | HTC One (A9) has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A21s. |
| Display Format | Full HD | HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 440 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 20:9 | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Display Features | - | Infinity O display | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | HTC One (A9) | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 | - | |
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| Clock Speed | 1.5 GHz | 2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy A21s has higher clock speed than HTC One (A9). |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | HTC One (A9) has 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | HTC One (A9) | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
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| RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB | Samsung Galaxy A21s has more RAM than HTC One (A9). |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 32 GB | Samsung Galaxy A21s has more internal memory than HTC One (A9). |
| User Memory | - | 19.5 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 2 TB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
| CAMERA | HTC One (A9) | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 4 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A21s has better camera resolution than HTC One (A9). |
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | - | |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/2.0 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | HTC One (A9) has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 8x | |
| Camera Modes | Pro mode | Live Focus mode | |
| Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover | Live Focus |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | 4cm macro photography |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Depth camera |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 4 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A21s has better front camera resolution than HTC One (A9). |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | HTC One (A9) has better front lens aperture than HTC One (A9). |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | Focus free | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | HTC UltraPixel Camera | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | HTC One (A9) | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2150 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A21s has larger battery capacity than HTC One (A9). |
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| Standby Time | 432 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 960 minutes | 3240 minutes | Samsung Galaxy A21s has longer battery life when making calls than HTC One (A9). |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 960 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 432 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 9 hrs Playback (audio): up to 60 hrs Playback (video): up to 12 hrs |
Active online usage (4G): up to 23 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 23 hrs Playback (video): up to 21 hrs Playback (audio): up to 109 hrs Talk (4G): up to 3240 min |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | HTC One (A9) | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) | - | |
| User Interface | HTC Sense | One UI | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | HTC One (A9) | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | HTC One (A9) | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, OGG, MIDI, M4A, EC3 | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP, 3G2 | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Dolby sound technology | Dolby Atmos sound technology |
| FEATURES | HTC One (A9) | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor, G-sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | DLNA Certified, HTC BlinkFeed, Hi-Res Audio, Android Sensor Hub | Samsung KNOX, Virtual Light Sensing |
| OTHERS | HTC One (A9) | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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