Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus vs HMD Skyline
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.55", p-OLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 108MP+50MP+13MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4800mAh, 25W | 4600mAh, 33W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | ||
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.55", p-OLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 108MP+50MP+13MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4800mAh, 25W | 4600mAh, 33W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Multimedia and Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Multimedia and Software |
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:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Type | AMOLED | 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 | AMOLED | 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 | 209.5 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 200 grams | 209.5 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | 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 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 710 |
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 | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Portrait Mode | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | 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 | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Portrait Mode | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | HMD Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search | AI Portrait | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | HMD Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search | AI Portrait |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, HdR | Face unlock, Gesture Selfie, Night mode, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, HdR | Face unlock, Gesture Selfie, Night mode, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Capacity | 4800 mAh | 4600 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 33 W | ||
| Capacity | 4800 mAh | 4600 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 33 W |
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 | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, e-SIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:HMD Skyline
| 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 | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | AGPS, BDS, 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 | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | AGPS, BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, E-Compass, G-Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, E-Compass, G-Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
