Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus vs iQOO Z9s
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 50MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4800mAh, 25W | 5500mAh, 44W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display, Multimedia and Battery |
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General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | Onyx Green, Titanium Matte | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | August 21, 2024 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | August 23, 2024 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹81,999 | ₹19,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO Z9s
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 394 ppi | 388 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 1800 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Weight | 200 grams | 180 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Schott Xensation | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Schott Xensation | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Dimensity 7300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Telephoto | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Wide-angle | Depth | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | HDR | |||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, OIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | Vivo Funtouch | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search | AI Erase |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, HdR | Night, Portrait | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:iQOO Z9s
| Capacity | 4800 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 44 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 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, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | GNSS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
