Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 16e

75

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

₹58,990

Lowest price in last 3 months

82

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Apple iPhone 16e

₹58,400

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorSamsung Exynos 2100Apple A18
Display6.8", AMOLED, 120 Hz6.1", OLED, 60 Hz
Camera108MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/MP48MP/12MP
Battery5000 mAh4005 mAh
RAM12 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB

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Recommended ForBattery, Multimedia, Design, Build Quality and Main CameraPerformance, Display, Gaming and Software

General

ColorsPhantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, NavyBlack, White
LaunchJanuary 14, 2021February 19, 2025
AvailabilityJanuary 29, 2021February 28, 2025
Launch Price₹1,05,999₹59,900

Display

Winner:Apple iPhone 16e

TypeAMOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz60 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR10
Size6.8 inches6.1 inches
Resolution Width1440 pixels1170 pixels
Resolution Height3200 pixels2532 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch515 ppi460 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1500 nits1200 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Weight227 grams167 grams
FrontGorilla Glass VictusCeramic Shield
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass VictusApple Ceramic Shield
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Apple iPhone 16e

Chipset BrandSamsungApple
Chipset NameExynos 2100A18
CPUOcta-coreHexa-core
GPUMali-G78 MP14Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Software NameAndroidiOS
Software SkinOne UIiOS
OS Updates(Years)4 year5 year

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Camera Resolution108 MP48 MP
Camera 2 Resolution10 MP
Camera 2 TypeTelephoto
Camera 3 Resolution10 MP
Camera 3 TypePeriscope
FeaturesAuto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED Flash, Panorama3D (spatial) Audio, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama
StabilizationOISOIS
Video1080p@30/60/240fps, 4K@30/60fps, 720p@960fps, 8K@24fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo sound rec.1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording
Camera TypeWide-angle

Selfie Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesAuto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording
Video1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, HDR
Front Camera Resolution12 MP

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Capacity5000 mAh4005 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed25 w20 w

Memory

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NvMe
RAM12 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X

Network

Sim Slotnano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Apple iPhone 16e

WLANWi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth5.25.3
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS
NFCYesYes
RadioFM RadioNo

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)
AI FeaturesCircle to SearchApple Intelligence
SensorsAccelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) SupportAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Satellite Messaging