Samsung Galaxy M01s vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy M01s
Price coming soon
1category wins
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
3category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy M01s
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M01s | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Panel Type | PLS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1520 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1300 |
| PPI | 271 | 421 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Screen-to-body | 80.7 | 87.2 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M01s | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz & 4x1.5 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G78 MP14 (International) / Adreno 660 (USA/China) |
| Chipset Name | Helio P22 | Exynos 2100 (International) / Snapdragon 888 5G (USA/China) |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 5 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 2.1 | One UI 6.1 |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 11 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G +516%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G +392%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G +500%| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M01s | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 233 | 1,435 (Exynos 2100) / 1,500 (Snapdragon 888 5G) |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 723 | 3,555 (Exynos 2100) / 3,537 (Snapdragon 888 5G) |
| AnTuTu | 177,554 | 1,065,369 (Exynos 2100) / 1,135,878 (Snapdragon 888 5G) |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M01s | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M01s | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10 + , stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 3 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP, f/2, 29mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | — | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M01s | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2 | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M01s | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4000 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 25 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M01s | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Height (mm) | 156.9 | 151.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 168 | 169 |
| Width (mm) | 75.8 | 71.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M01s | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, July 16 | 2021, January 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, July 16 | Available. Released 2021, January 29 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M01s | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - SM-G991U1 |
| 5G Bands | — | 2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-G991U1 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5 + Gbps DL) |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M01s | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent) |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M01s | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M01s | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy M01s and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 64 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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