Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus vs HMD Skyline
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.55", Full HD+ p-OLED, 144 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP | 108MP+50MP+13MP/50MP | ||
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4600 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | ||
| Display | 6.7", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.55", Full HD+ p-OLED, 144 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP | 108MP+50MP+13MP/50MP | ||
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4600 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display and Multimedia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display and Multimedia |
General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | Twisted Black, Neon Pink, Blue Topaz | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | September 17, 2024 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | September 17, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹81,999 | ₹35,999 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | Twisted Black, Neon Pink, Blue Topaz | ||
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | September 17, 2024 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | September 17, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹81,999 | ₹35,999 |
Display
Winner:HMD Skyline
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Full HD+ p-OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10 | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.55 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 394 ppi | 402 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 1000 nits | ||
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Full HD+ p-OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10 | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.55 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 394 ppi | 402 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 1000 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Weight | 200 grams | 210 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP54 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers Tuned by AKG | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 200 grams | 210 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP54 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers Tuned by AKG | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 6.1 | HMD Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 2 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 6.1 | HMD Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 108 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Telephoto | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Wide-angle | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | LED Flash, auto-HDR, Panorama, Auto Focus, Digital Zoom | LED Flash, HDR, Digital Zoom, Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 108 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Telephoto | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Wide-angle | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | LED Flash, auto-HDR, Panorama, Auto Focus, Digital Zoom | LED Flash, HDR, Digital Zoom, Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Capacity | 4800 mAh | 4600 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 33 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 4800 mAh | 4600 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 33 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Winner:HMD Skyline
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, e-SIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, e-SIM) | ||
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:HMD Skyline
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS (L1+L5), GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | No | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS (L1+L5), GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | No | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Chat Assist | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Chat Assist | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope |
