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Samsung Galaxy A21 vs Xiaomi Redmi K30

The Samsung Galaxy A21 and Xiaomi Redmi K30 are smartphones from different performance categories, but comparing their specifications shows clear differences in power, display quality, and battery capacity. While the Galaxy A21 is designed as a budget device for everyday use, the Redmi K30 offers stronger hardware and more advanced features.

When it comes to the display, the Samsung Galaxy A21 features a 6.5-inch HD+ screen with a resolution of 720 × 1600 pixels. It provides decent viewing for everyday tasks such as browsing and watching videos, but it lacks higher resolution and fast refresh rate technology. In contrast, the Xiaomi Redmi K30 comes with a larger 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with a resolution of 1080 × 2400 pixels. The Redmi K30 also supports a 120 Hz refresh rate, which makes scrolling, gaming, and animations noticeably smoother compared to the standard 60 Hz display found on the Galaxy A21.

Performance is another area where the two devices differ significantly. The Samsung Galaxy A21 runs on the MediaTek Helio P35 processor, which is built for basic smartphone activities like social media, messaging, and light app usage. The Xiaomi Redmi K30, however, is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor in the 4G version (and Snapdragon 765G in the 5G variant). This chipset is considerably more powerful and is designed for better multitasking and gaming performance.

RAM capacity also plays an important role in device performance. The Galaxy A21 typically comes with 3 GB of RAM, which is sufficient for simple tasks but can struggle with heavy multitasking. The Redmi K30 offers significantly higher memory options, including 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants. This allows the device to handle multiple applications more efficiently and maintain smoother overall performance.

Battery capacity is slightly higher on the Xiaomi Redmi K30. The Galaxy A21 is equipped with a 4000 mAh battery, which provides reliable daily usage for moderate users. The Redmi K30, on the other hand, features a larger 4500 mAh battery along with faster charging support. This combination not only extends usage time but also reduces charging duration.

Overall, the Xiaomi Redmi K30 clearly delivers stronger specifications in terms of display quality, processor performance, RAM capacity, and battery size. While the Samsung Galaxy A21 remains a practical option for users who need a simple and affordable smartphone, the Redmi K30 is the better choice for those who want smoother performance, improved multitasking, and a more advanced display experience.

Product Name

Samsung Galaxy A21

Xiaomi Redmi K30

Product Image Samsung Galaxy A21 Xiaomi Redmi K30
Price $124.99 $264.00
Our Rating 8.6 8.6
Brand Samsung Xiaomi
Category Mobiles Mobiles

Main

Samsung Galaxy A21Xiaomi Redmi K30
  2G, 3G, 4G 2G, 3G, 4G
Status Released,, June, 2020, Available, Released,, December, 2019, Available,
Size 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~79.3% screen-to-body ratio) 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Dimension 167.8 x 76.7 x 8.1 mm (6.61 x 3.02 x 0.32 in) 165.3 x 76.6 x 8.8 mm (6.51 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Build Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Weight 193 g (6.81 oz) 208 g (7.34 oz)
SIM Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Samsung Galaxy A21Xiaomi Redmi K30
Type Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio
Pixel/Inch (~270 ppi density) (~395 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  HDR10
120Hz refresh rate

Memory

Samsung Galaxy A21Xiaomi Redmi K30
RAM 3GB RAM 6/8 GB
Internal 32GB eMMC 5.1 64/128/256 GB UFS 2.1
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Card Slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Samsung Galaxy A21Xiaomi Redmi K30
Main Quad:
+16 MP, (wide), AF
+8 MP, (ultrawide)
+2 MP, (macro)
+2 MP, (depth)
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Quad;
+ 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF
+ 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
+ 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 1/5.0", 1.75µm
+ 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie 13 MP, (wide)
Dual:
+ 20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
+ 2 MP, f/2.4, 1/5", 1.75µm, depth sensor
HDR
Video Main : 1080p@30fps
Selfie : 1080p@30fps
Main : 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie : 1080p@30fps

Processor

Samsung Galaxy A21Xiaomi Redmi K30
OS Android 10.0; One UI 2.0 Android 10.0; MIUI 11
Chipset Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPU Adreno 618

Battery

Samsung Galaxy A21Xiaomi Redmi K30
Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh battery
Fast Charging Fast charging 15W Fast charging 27W, 100% in 68 min (advertised)

Sensors

Samsung Galaxy A21Xiaomi Redmi K30
  Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Sound

Samsung Galaxy A21Xiaomi Redmi K30
Loud Speaker Yes Yes
HF Jack Yes Yes
  24-bit/192kHz audio

Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy A21Xiaomi Redmi K30
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC Yes (market/region dependent) Yes
Radio FM radio FM radio, recording
USB Yes 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Infared-Port Yes

Extra Features

Samsung Galaxy A21Xiaomi Redmi K30
Color Black Blue, Red, Purple

Network

Samsung Galaxy A21Xiaomi Redmi K30
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM only) GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA
3G HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G LTE LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A

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