Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 11
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Apple A13 Bionic | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.1", IPS LCD, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 108MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/40MP (Front) | 12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 3110mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Software |
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General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy | Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, Product Red, White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | September 10, 2019 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | September 27, 2019 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,05,999 | ₹64,900 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 828 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3200 pixels | 1792 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 515 ppi | 326 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1500 nits | 625 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Weight | 227 grams | 194 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning-made Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | Lightning USB 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | A13 Bionic | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 108 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Laser AF, LED Flash, Panorama | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | 120fps Slo-mo, Cinematic Mode, Dolby Vision HDR |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 11
| Front Camera Resolution | 40 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, HdR | AI Face Unlock, Bokeh Effect Control, EIS, Filters, Fixed Focus, Portrait Mode, SL 3D | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 3110 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 18 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 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 & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA | CDMA, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, EVDO, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
