Our quick take
Alternatives to consider
Moto G8 Power
- Read the full Moto G8 Power review
Redmi Note 9
- Read the full Redmi Note 9 review
Samsung Galaxy A21S - 3.5 / 5
Design and build
- Dimensions: 163.7 x 75.3 x 8.9mm / Weight: 192g Plastic rear casing Punch-hole display
Display
- Flat 6.5-inch LCD display 1600 x 720 pixels 60Hz refresh
Hardware and performance
- Exynos 850 processor, 3GB RAM 32GB storage + microSD card 5,000mAh battery
Cameras
Quad camera system Main 48MP, f/2.0 Ultra-wide 8MP, f/2.2 Macro 2MP, f/2.4 Depth sensor
Main 48MP, f/2.0 Ultra-wide 8MP, f/2.2 Macro 2MP, f/2.4 Depth sensor
Software experience
- Android 10 Samsung One UI
To recap
Stellar battery life and a nice enough design are pitched into a package that lacks power and doesn’t have a great display. Compromises are expected at the affordable end of the scale, but unless you’re desperate for a Samsung phone, you’ll find better experiences elsewhere.
