Side by side comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact and Samsung Galaxy A21s. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | H8324 | SM-A217F/DSN | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 135 mm | 163.7 mm | Samsung Galaxy A21s has greater height than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Width | 65 mm | 75.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy A21s has greater width than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Depth | 12.1 mm | 8.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A21s is narrower than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Weight | 168 g | 192 g | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact is lighter than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Body Colour | Black | White | Blue | Black | |
Body Material | Plastic, aluminium, glass | - | |
Protection | Dustproof, water-resistant | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68, IP65 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.05 W/kg (body), 0.77 W/kg (head) | 1.544 W/kg (body), 0.422 W/kg (head), 2.21 W/kg (limb) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | 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 | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | - |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
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Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | TRILUMINOS | PLS TFT | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 6.5" | Samsung Galaxy A21s has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2160 x 1080 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A21s. |
Display Format | - | HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 483 ppi | - | |
Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
HDR | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has HDR. |
Display Enhancement Technology | Dynamic Contrast Enhancement | - | |
Display Features | - | Infinity O display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | - | |
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Clock Speed | - | 2 GHz | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 | - |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
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RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A21s. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 32 GB | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A21s. |
User Memory | - | 19.5 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | 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 | 19 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A21s has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | - | |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
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) | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 25 mm | - | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | 8x | Both phones have the same digital zoom. |
Special Effects | HDR | - | |
Camera Modes | AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, low-light shots | Live Focus mode | |
Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K), Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, G lens, BIONZ image processing engine, Quick Capture, Triple image sensing technology, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Predictive Capture, Motion Eye camera, Anti-distortion shutter, Stereo Recording, Autofocus burst, Predictive Capture (motion / smile) | 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) | 5 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A21s has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/5" | - | |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor R sensor | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Focus free | |
Min Focal Length (Front) | 23 mm | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, low-light shots | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2870 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A21s has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has fast charging technology. |
Talk Time | - | 3240 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | 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 Ion |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | 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 8.0 Oreo | - | |
User Interface | - | One UI | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | 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 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 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 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | FLAC, LPCM, DSD, LDAC, ALAC, apt-X HD, DSEE HX | 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, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | S-Force Front surround, Clear Audio+ | Dolby Atmos sound technology |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | 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 | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, colour spectrum sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | X-Reality engine, PS4 Remote Play, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, Smart Stamina, STAMINA Mode, Automatic Headphone Optimisation (AHO), 3D Creator, VirtualPhones technology | Samsung KNOX, Virtual Light Sensing | |
Android Enterprise Recommended | Yes | - |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact | Samsung Galaxy A21s |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter | Power adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65 | - | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |