Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy F56
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.74", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP | 50MP+8MP+2MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | ||
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.74", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP | 50MP+8MP+2MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Design, Build Quality, Main Camera and Multimedia | Performance, Gaming, Software and Display | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Design, Build Quality, Main Camera and Multimedia | Performance, Gaming, Software and Display |
General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | Green, Violet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | May 08, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | May 15, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹81,999 | ₹27,999 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | Green, Violet | ||
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | May 08, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | May 15, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹81,999 | ₹27,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F56
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.74 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 394 ppi | 382 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.74 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 394 ppi | 382 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Weight | 200 grams | 180 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 200 grams | 180 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Exynos 1480 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Xclipse 530 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 6 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Exynos 1480 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Xclipse 530 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 6 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Telephoto | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Wide-angle | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Telephoto | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Wide-angle | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Capacity | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 45 w | ||
| Capacity | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 45 w |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
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, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| 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, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy F56
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | No | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | No | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | No | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | No | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Chat Assist, Circle to Search | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Chat Assist, Circle to Search | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
