Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S21

ProcessorApple A18Samsung Exynos 2100
Display6.7", Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz6.2", FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz
Camera48MP+12MP/12MP12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP
Battery4006 mAh4000 mAh mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128/256 GB
Recommended ForPerformance, Gaming and SoftwareBattery, Display, Multimedia, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera
ColorsTeal, White, Ultramarine, Black, PinkPhantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink
LaunchSeptember 09, 2024January 14, 2021
AvailabilitySeptember 20, 2024January 29, 2021
Launch Price₹89,900₹69,999
TypeFull HD+ Super Retina XDR OLEDFHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionHDR10+
Size6.7 inches6.2 inches
Resolution Width1290 pixels1080 pixels pixels
Resolution Height2796 pixels2400 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:920:9
Pixel Per Inch460 ppi421 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness2000 nits1300 nits
Weight199 grams169 grams
FrontCeramic ShieldGorilla Glass Victus
BackGlassPlastic
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityGorilla GlassCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68 (dust and water resistant)IP68 (dust and water resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers , Tuned by AKG
Chipset BrandAppleSamsung
Chipset NameA18Exynos 2100
CPUHexa-coreOcta-core
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Mali-G78 MP14
Software NameiOSAndroid
Software SkiniOSOne UI 6.1
OS Updates(Years)54
Camera Resolution48 MP12 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution12 MP64 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideTelephoto
FeaturesHDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED DualTone FlashLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto Focus
StabilizationOISOIS
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Stereo Sound Recording8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wide
Front Camera Resolution12 MP10 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesFixed Focus, HDRDual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) Audio, Stereo Sound Recording, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Capacity4006 mAh4000 mAh mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Charging Speed45 w25 w
Wireless ChargingYesYes
Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeNvMeUFS 3.1
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5
Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by)nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5GGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth5.45.0
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFCYesYes
RadioNoFM Radio (region specific)
AI FeaturesApple IntelligenceCircle to Search, Chat Assist
SensorsTouch-sensitive Camera Button, Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support, Emergency SOS via Satellite (SMS sending/receiving)Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)
Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)