Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

Compare Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus to understand which one suits your needs the best. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is priced from ₹1,47,900, while Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is available at ₹81,999 respectively. In terms of performance and features, each device offers a unique combination of processor, display, camera, and battery capabilities. Explore their complete specifications and key differences side-by-side to make a well-informed buying decision.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max	Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
Price	₹1,47,900	₹81,999
Processor	Apple A19 Pro	Samsung Exynos 2100
Display	6.9 inches, 1.5K OLED, 120Hz	6.7 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
Rear Camera	48MP (Wide-angle), 48MP (Periscope), 48MP (Ultra-wide), 18MP (Front)	64MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 10MP (Front)
Battery	4823mAh, 40W	4800mAh, 25W, Charger in the box
RAM/Storage	12GB (LPDDR5X), 256GB (NvMe)	8GB (LPDDR5), 128GB (UFS 3.1)

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10/10

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

₹1,47,900

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Was ₹1,35,900 2 month(s) ago

7.1/10

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

₹81,999

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

₹1,47,900

Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

₹81,999

Reasons To Consider

→ Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Faster processor for smoother multitasking and demanding mobile gaming - (A19 Pro)

Bigger RAM for smoother app switching and multitasking - (12GB)

Features a crispier and higher resolution display - (1.5K}

Faster wired charging speeds for noticeably shorter charge times - (40W)

Higher optical zoom for clearer, detailed shots of distant subjects - (8X)

Larger image sensor capturing more ambient light - (1/1.28")

→ Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

Crisper and higher resolution video recording capability upto 8K@24fps

Equipped with reinforced, scratch-resistant cover glass - (Gorilla Glass Victus)

Super slow-motion video recording support producing fluid, detailed playback - (960 fps slomo)

Thinner, lightweight design offering comfortable one-handed handling - (7.8 mm)

Supports reverse wireless charging for accessories

Better Software experience with multiple prebuilt features - (One UI)

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Key Specifications

Processor	Apple A19 Pro	Samsung Exynos 2100
Display	6.9 inches, 1.5K OLED, 120Hz	6.7 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera	48MP (Wide-angle), 48MP (Periscope), 48MP (Ultra-wide), 18MP (Front)	64MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 10MP (Front)
Battery	4823mAh, 40W	4800mAh, 25W, Charger in the box
RAM	12GB (LPDDR5X)	8GB (LPDDR5)
Storage	256GB (NvMe)	128GB (UFS 3.1)

General

Box Contents	Phone, Type-C Cable	Phone, Type-C cable, SIM Ejector Tool
Launch Price	₹1,49,900	₹81,999

Display

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Display Type	OLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
LTPO Support	Yes	-
Playback Quality	Dolby Vision	HDR10+
Display Engine	Super Retina XDR	Dynamic 2X
Anti Reflection Coating	Yes	-
Display Size	6.9 inches	6.7 inches
Area	115.6 cm²	107.8 cm²
Display Form Factor	Flat Display	Flat Display
Screen to Body Ratio	90.7%	88.3%
Resolution Width	1320pixels	1080pixels
Resolution Height	2868pixels	2400pixels
Aspect Ratio	19.5:9	20:9
Pixel Density	460ppi	394ppi
Display Bit Rate	10-bit	8-bit
Color Gamut Range	100%	100%
Display Resolution	1.5K	FHD+
Typical Brightness	1000nits	-
High Brightness	1600nits	1300nits
Peak Brightness	3000nits	1300nits
Eye Protection	PWM Dimming	-
Contrast Ratio	2,000,000:1	-
Colour Gamut	DCI-P3	-
Colour Depth	1.07 Billion Colours	16.7 Million Colours

Body

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

Height	163.4 mm	161.5 mm
Width	78 mm	75.6 mm
Thickness	8.75 mm	7.8 mm
Weight	231 grams	200 grams
Screen Material	Ceramic Shield 2	Gorilla Glass Victus
Back Material	Ceramic Shield	Gorilla Glass Victus
Side Material	Aluminium Frame	Aluminium Frame
Build Quality	Ceramic Shield 2	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Ports	Display Port, USB Type-C 3.2	USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1
Additional Features	USB Type-C (bottom)	OTG
IP Rating	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers
Sound Tuning	Dolby Atmos	-
Display Protection	-	Gorilla Glass Victus

Processor

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Chipset Manufacturer	Apple	Samsung
Chipset	A19 Pro	Exynos 2100
Fabrication Size	3 nm	5 nm
Number of Cores	Hexa-core	Octa-core
Clock Speed	2x4.26GHz + 4 Cores	1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55
Cooling System	Vapor Chamber Cooling	-
GPU	Apple GPU (6-core graphics)	Mali-G78 MP14

Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu	2094047	875803
Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core	3899	1356

Operating System

OS Name	iOS	Android
OS Version	26	11
OS Skin	iOS	One UI
Inbuilt AI	Apple Intelligence	-
Gaming Mode	Yes	Yes
AI Frame Interpolation	Yes	-
Bloatware Free OS	Yes	-
OS Updates	7 year(s)	4 year(s)
Security Updates	7 year(s)	5 year(s)
AI Features	Apple Intelligence, Live Translate	Circle to Search

Main Camera

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Main Camera #1 Megapixel	48MP	64MP
Main Camera #1 Aperture	f/1.78	f/2.0
Main Camera #1 Lens Type	Wide-angle	Telephoto
Main Camera #1 Camera Sensor	Sony IMX903	-
Main Camera #1 Sensor Size	1/1.28"	1/1.72"
Main Camera #1 Camera Features	Dual Pixel PDAF, Sensor-Shift OIS	1.1x Optical Zoom, Hybrid Zoom, OIS, PDAF
Main Camera #2 Megapixel	48MP	12MP
Main Camera #2 Aperture	f/2.8	f/1.8
Main Camera #2 Lens Type	Periscope	Wide-angle
Main Camera #2 Camera Sensor	Sony IMX973	-
Main Camera #2 Sensor Size	1/2.55"	1/1.76"
Main Camera #2 Camera Features	PDAF, Sensor-Shift OIS	Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera #3 Megapixel	48MP	12MP
Main Camera #3 Aperture	f/2.2	f/2.2
Main Camera #3 Field of View	120°	120°
Main Camera #3 Lens Type	Ultra-wide	Ultra-wide
Main Camera #3 Camera Sensor	Sony IMX972	-
Main Camera #3 Sensor Size	1/2.55"	1/2.55"
Main Camera #3 Camera Features	PDAF	Super Steady Video
Features	Action Mode, Audio Zoom, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Macro Mode, Night mode, panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait mode, Slow Motion, Time-lapse	-
Camera Stabilization	Sensor Shift OIS	OIS
Raw Photo Support	Yes	-
Dynamic Video Recording Support	Dolby Vision Recording	HDR 10+ recording
Stereo Sound Recording Support	Yes	Yes
Slow Motion Recording	240 fps slomo	960 fps slomo
Auto Focus Type	Dual Pixel Auto Focus	PDAF
Max Zoom Supported	20-50X	20-50X
Optical Zoom Support	8X	3X
Video Features	10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Apple ProRAW, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Video, Macro Video Recording, Night Video Recording, ProRes Video Recording, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video	gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording
Video Recording	1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@25fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@100fps, 4K@120fps, 4K@24fps, 4K@25fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps	1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 720p@960fps, 8K@24fps
Log Video Recording Support	Yes	-

Selfie Camera

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Front Camera #1 Megapixel	18MP	10MP
Front Camera #1 Aperture	f/1.9	f/2.2
Front Camera #1 Lens Type	Wide	Wide
Front Camera #1 Camera Sensor	Sony IMX914	-
Front Camera #1 Camera Features	Auto Focus, OIS, PDAF	Dual Pixel PDAF
Features	3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, ProRAW, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse	Face unlock, HdR
Auto Focus Type	PDAF	Fixed Focus
Video Features	Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording	1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps
Video Recording	1080@120fps, 1080@30fps, 1080@60fps, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps	4k@30fps, 4k@60fps
HDR Recording Support	Dolby Vision Recording	SDR recording
Front Camera #1 Focal Length	-	26 mm
Front Camera #1 Pixel Size	-	1.22 µm

Battery

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

Battery Capacity	4823mAh	4800mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging Support	Yes	Yes
Reverse Wired Charging Support	Yes	-
Charging Speed Wired	40W	25W
Charging Speed Wireless	25W	15W
Charging Standards Supported	MAGSAFE, PD3.2, Qi2	-
Charging Speed Reverse Wired	4.5W	-
Reverse Wireless Charging Support	-	Yes
Charging Speed Reverse Wireless	-	4.5W

Network

Sim Type	Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM)	nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by)
Network Support	5G	5G
Band Types	5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS	5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA
2G Bands	1800, 1900, 850, 900	1800, 1900, 850, 900
3G Bands	UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100	1, 2, 4, 5, 8
4G Bands	LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G Bands	SA/NSA/Sub6 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

Connectivity

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Wi-Fi Standards	Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be	Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wi-Fi Version	WiFi 7	WiFi 6
Bluetooth Version	6	5
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, Apple Lossless	A2DP, AAC, LE
GPS	Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSS	Beidou, GPS
NFC Support	Supported	Supported
Radio	-	FM Radio

Features

Sensors on Board	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Dual Ambient Light Sensor, LiDAR Scanner, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support	Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Haptic Feedback	Taptic Engine	-
Fingerprint Scanner	-	Ultrasonic (under display)