Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy S21 5G
Main sensor resolution (64 MP)
WinsBattery
Galaxy A34
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
Galaxy S21 5G
AnTuTu benchmark (584,055 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy A34
Screen size (6.6")
WinsWeight
Galaxy S21 5G
Total weight (169g)
WinsValue
Galaxy A34
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy A34 | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.6" | 6.2" | |
| 1,080 × 2,340 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,000 nits | 1,300 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| — | 1.1x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical) | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 1080 (6 nm) | Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China | |
| 472,126 | 584,055 | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh | |
| 25W | 25W | |
| No | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 199g | 169g | |
| 8.2mm | 7.9mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame | |
| IP67 | IP68 | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy A34
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy A34
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Highest resolution main camera.