Apple iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S21

Apple iPhone 16 front and back in Ultramarine

74

Beebom Score

Apple iPhone 16

₹72,400

Was ₹71,900 1 month(s) ago

Samsung Galaxy S21 image

70

Beebom Score

Samsung Galaxy S21

₹69,999

ProcessorApple A18Samsung Exynos 2100
Display6.1", Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz6.2", FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz
Camera48MP+12MP/12MP12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP
Battery3561 mAh4000 mAh mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128/256 GB
Recommended ForBattery, Performance, Gaming and SoftwareBattery, Display, Multimedia, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera
ColorsUltramarine, Teal, Pink, White, BlackPhantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink
LaunchSeptember 09, 2024January 14, 2021
AvailabilitySeptember 20, 2024January 29, 2021
Launch Price₹79,990₹69,999
TypeFull HD+ Super Retina XDR OLEDFHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionHDR10+
Size6.1 inches6.2 inches
Resolution Width1179 pixels1080 pixels pixels
Resolution Height2256 pixels2400 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:920:9
Pixel Per Inch460 ppi421 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness2000 nits1300 nits
Weight170 grams169 grams
FrontCeramic ShieldGorilla Glass Victus
BackGlassPlastic
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
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
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Chipset BrandAppleSamsung
Chipset NameA18Exynos 2100
CPUHexa-coreOcta-core
GPUApple GPUMali-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, Panorama, Dual LED Dual Tone FlashLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto Focus
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationOIS
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), Stereo Sound Recording, RAW8K@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
FeaturesAuto Focus, Face Unlock, HDR, Night ModeDual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Capacity3561 mAh4000 mAh mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Charging Speed45 w25 w
Wireless ChargingYesYes
Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeNvMeUFS 3.1
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5LPDDR5
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, HSPA, LTE, 5G, CDMA, EVDOGSM, 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
Bluetooth5.35.0
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDouGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFCYesYes
RadioNoFM Radio (region specific)
AI FeaturesApple IntelligenceCircle to Search, Chat Assist
SensorsFace ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) Support, Emergency SOS via Satellite (SMS sending/receiving), Touch-sensitive Camera ButtonAccelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)
Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)