Samsung Galaxy S21 leads
by 23 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S21 leads overall versus Galaxy A08 4G. Display: 33.1 vs 69.7.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
Best for users who prioritize software.
Samsung Galaxy S21
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
Data completeness: Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 45%, Samsung Galaxy S21 100%. Blue shows the higher available score, not a final winner.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceHDR Support
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differencePeak Brightness
Panel Type
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A08 4G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy A08 4G leads | 6.7"Better | 6.2" |
Resolution Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | 720 x 1600 | 1080 x 2400Better |
Refresh Rate Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | 90Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Needs more data | Not available | 1300 nits |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | 262 ppi | 424 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Different | LCD | OLED |
HDR Support Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | No | YesBetter |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | Glass (unspecified grade) | Corning Gorilla Glass VictusBetter |
RAM
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
AnTuTu Score
Storage
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A08 4G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | 4GB | 8GBBetter |
RAM Type Different | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
CPU Clock Different | 2.2GHz | 2.9GHz |
CPU Cores Close match | 8 | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x2.2GHz + 6x2.0GHz | 1x2.9GHz + 3x2.80GHz + 4x2.2GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 400000 | 584055 |
Geekbench (Single) Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | 720 | 1100Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | 1950 | 3400Better |
Storage Close match | 256GB | 256GB |
Storage Type Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1Better |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - International; Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/ChinaBetter |
GPU Different | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G78 MP14 - International; Adreno 660 - USA/China |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceOptical Image Stabilization
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceRear Aperture
Digital Zoom
Front Sensor
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A08 4G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy A08 4G leads | 50MPBetter | 12MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | 50MP | 64MP + 12MP + 12MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | 1/2.76 | 1/1.76Better |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | None (no telephoto) | 1.1xBetter |
Digital Zoom Different | 10x | 30x |
Optical Image Stabilization Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | No | YesBetter |
Max Video Resolution Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | 1080p@30/60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | 8MP | 10MPBetter |
Front Sensor Different | 8MP 1/4.0" front camera | 10MP 1/3.24" front camera |
Front Aperture Samsung Galaxy A08 4G leads | f/2.0Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Different | Supported (resolution not published) | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Different | LED flash | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S21 generally outperforms Galaxy A08 4G across key categories. Chipset: Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - International; Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China vs Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) This makes Galaxy S21 the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A08 4G may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize software. Galaxy A08 4G offers strong performance in these areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S21 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy A08 4G | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | -- | ≈ Rs 45,920 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A08 4G and Samsung Galaxy S21 can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Samsung Galaxy S21 scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S21 is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy A08 4G advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S21 advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy S21 advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S21 advantage), HDR Support (Samsung Galaxy S21 advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S21 delivers better camera performance overall.
Battery life depends on usage. Check capacity, charging speed, and efficiency.
Samsung Galaxy A08 4G: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S21: non-PTA approximately Rs 45,920; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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