Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.6", IPS LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 50MP+5MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4800mAh, 25W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Software |
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General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | Peach, Silver, Light Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | January 20, 2023 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | January 20, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹81,999 | ₹22,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2408 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 394 ppi | 400 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Weight | 200 grams | 197 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Panda Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Plastic Material | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | - | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 695 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 619 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Telephoto | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Wide-angle | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, OIS, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Scene Mode | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Face unlock, HdR | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Capacity | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | 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, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
