Samsung Galaxy S21 vs TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro
34.4Performance20
49.1Display50.5
40.8Camera20.5
36.9Battery40.7
78.7Features46.7
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S214 spec wins — TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 33, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and camera (+20). TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro 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 S21
- Stronger performance score: 34 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 41 vs 21
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 47
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 67% higher Wired charging: 25 W vs 15 W
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro
- Stronger battery score: 41 vs 37
- 30% higher capacity: 5,200 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.78 ″+9% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 421 ppi+63% | 259 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Unisoc T7250 |
| AnTuTu | 746,547Bottom 18% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 252,025Bottom 14% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 127,819Bottom 35% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 144,909Bottom 16% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 221,794Bottom 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,430Top 46% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550Bottom 50% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64/128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | — |
| Front camera | 10 MP+25% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh+30% |
| Wired charging | 25 W+67% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g | — |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+2% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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