HMD T21 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Tablets & iPads Battle

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HMD Global

HMD T21

87/ 100

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Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

86/ 100

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WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS HMD T21 BETTER THAN Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G?

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	HMD T21	Samsung Galaxy	LEADER
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz	60Hz
Battery Capacity	8,200 mAh	4,400 mAh	+8,200 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	Standard	Standard	25W
Main Camera Sensor	N/A	N/A	48 MP
Screen Display Size	N/A	7.6"	7.6"
Chassis Weight	467g	271g	271g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy HMD T21:

✓Larger 8,200 mAh battery capacity (+3,800 mAh more capacity)

Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G:

✓196g lighter chassis (271g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓7.6" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	HMD T21	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
1. Key Hardware Specifications (Tablets & iPads)
os	Android 13	Android 11, up to 4 major upgrades
ram gb	4	12
cameras	main, selfie	main, selfie
display	IPS LCD, 360 nits (typ) (1200x2000 pixels)	Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) 7.6" (1768x2208 pixels) 372 PPI
weight g	467	271
os version	13	11
battery mah	8200	4400
connectivity	nfc: Yes (market/region dependent), usb: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG, wifi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE	—
release date	2024-05-15	2021-08-01
storage options gb	4, 64, 128	256, 512
soc	—	Qualcomm Snapdragon
Launch MSRP	Price on request	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

HMD T21 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, HMD T21 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose HMD T21:

Higher overall BeastScore: 87.0 vs top rival 86.0 · Larger battery capacity: 8,200 mAh (+3,800 mAh more)

When to choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G:

Significantly larger display: 7.6" vs max 0" for media & multitasking · Lighter body: 271g (196g lighter in hand)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: HMD T21 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

Which is better: HMD T21 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G?

HMD T21 leads with an overall BeastScore of 87.0/100 compared to Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G (86.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 87.0 vs top rival 86.0 and Larger battery capacity: 8,200 mAh (+3,800 mAh more).