Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Samsung Galaxy S24+

Our verdict: Display goes to the Samsung Galaxy S24+ — it packs a bigger 6.7" screen and a sharper 509 PPI. On paper, the Samsung Galaxy S24+ wins the camera battle with 50MP on the rear. Worth noting: the Samsung Galaxy A21s is rated IP53 for water resistance, while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ lacks certification. Heavy downloaders might appreciate the Samsung Galaxy A21s — it comes in 3 storage sizes.

Screen
6.5" 6.7"
Display
PLS TFT Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
720 x 1600 1440 x 3088
Pixels Per Inch
270 509
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
13 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 850 Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage
32GB, 64GB, 128GB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
163.7 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm
Weight
192 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance
IP53 - dust and splash protection Not rated
Contracts
£71.50/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£359.99
Samsung Galaxy A21s Samsung Galaxy A21s Samsung Galaxy S24+ Samsung Galaxy S24+
Screen 6.5" 6.7"
Display PLS TFT Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 720 x 1600 1440 x 3088
Pixels Per Inch 270 509
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 13 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 850 Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Storage 32GB, 64GB, 128GB 256GB, 512GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 163.7 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm
Weight 192 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance IP53 - dust and splash protection Not rated
Contracts £71.50/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £359.99
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A21s or Samsung Galaxy S24+?

The Samsung Galaxy S24+ has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A21s's 6.5", the Samsung Galaxy S24+ has the sharper display at 509 pixels per inch versus 270, and the Samsung Galaxy A21s uses a PLS TFT panel while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A21s or Samsung Galaxy S24+?

The Samsung Galaxy A21s features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A21s and Samsung Galaxy S24+?

The Samsung Galaxy A21s is available in 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A21s and Samsung Galaxy S24+ use?

The Samsung Galaxy A21s is powered by the Exynos 850, while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ uses the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A21s or Samsung Galaxy S24+?

It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy A21s is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy S24+ is more compact. It's 4g lighter at 192 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy S24+ is actually the more compact phone at 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm, the Samsung Galaxy S24+ is slimmer at 7.7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A21s or Samsung Galaxy S24+?

The Samsung Galaxy A21s is rated IP53 - dust and splash protection, while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A21s and Samsung Galaxy S24+ run?

Both phones run Android.