Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs POCO X8 Pro Max
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.83", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 108MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/40MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP/20MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 9000mAh, 100W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery and Gaming |
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General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy | Black, White, Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 14, 2021 | March 17, 2026 | ||
| Availability | January 29, 2021 | March 23, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,05,999 | ₹42,999 |
Display
Winner:POCO X8 Pro Max
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.83 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1280 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3200 pixels | 2772 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 515 ppi | 447 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1500 nits | 3500 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Weight | 227 grams | 220 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Fiberglass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Metal Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:POCO X8 Pro Max
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2100 | Dimensity 9500s | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Immortalis-G925 MC12 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 108 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Features | Laser AF | Documents Mode, HDR, panorama, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | Dual Video, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | Poco HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search | AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Interpreter, AI Search, AI Speech Recognition, AI Writing, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 40 MP | 20 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, HdR | AI Face Unlock, HDR Photos, Palm shutter, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | Dual Video, Time Lapse, Video Teleprompter |
Battery
Winner:POCO X8 Pro Max
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 100 W |
Memory
Winner:POCO X8 Pro Max
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X Ultra |
Network
| Sim Slot | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:POCO X8 Pro Max
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (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, E-Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor |
