Apple iPhone 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 108MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/40MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 2815mAh, 18W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A14 Bionic | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 108MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/40MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 2815mAh, 18W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Multimedia, Gaming and Software | Display, Battery, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Multimedia, Gaming and Software | Display, Battery, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Black, White, Product Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | October 23, 2020 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹1,05,999 | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Product Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy | ||
| Launch | October 13, 2020 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | October 23, 2020 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹1,05,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 3200 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 515 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1500 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 3200 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 515 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1500 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Weight | 164 grams | 227 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 164 grams | 227 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | A14 Bionic | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G78 MP14 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 108 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Laser AF, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 108 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Laser AF, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence | Circle to Search | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence | Circle to Search |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 40 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, EIS, HDR Photos, HDR Video | Face unlock, HdR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 40 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, EIS, HDR Photos, HDR Video | Face unlock, HdR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, DC-HSDPA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, DC-HSDPA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) |
