Samsung Galaxy A34 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21
26.3Performance34.4
45.2Display49.1
41.7Camera40.8
43.7Battery36.9
78.7Features78.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A34 5G9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 41.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+8) and display (+4). Samsung Galaxy A34 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
- Stronger battery score: 44 vs 37
- 300% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
- 25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21
- Stronger performance score: 34 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 45
- 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 45% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,550 vs 2,450
- 44% higher AnTuTu 10: 746,547 vs 520,000
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.6 ″+6% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 390 ppi | 421 ppi+8% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,300 nits+30% |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 252,025Top 94% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 127,819Top 79% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 144,909Top 91% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 221,794Top 88% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 520,000Top 75% | 746,547+44%Top 66% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010Top 70% | 1,430+42%Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Top 74% | 3,550+45%Top 56% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+25% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 171 g+14% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.9 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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