Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Apple iPhone 16e

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Beebom Score

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Apple iPhone 16e

₹58,400

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorSamsung Exynos 2100Apple A18
Display6.2", AMOLED, 120 Hz6.1", OLED, 60 Hz
Camera12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP48MP/12MP
Battery4000 mAh4005 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB

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

General

ColorsPhantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom PinkBlack, White
LaunchJanuary 14, 2021February 19, 2025
AvailabilityJanuary 29, 2021February 28, 2025
Launch Price₹69,999₹59,900

Display

Winner:Apple iPhone 16e

TypeAMOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz60 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR10
Size6.2 inches6.1 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1170 pixels
Resolution Height2400 pixels2532 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch421 ppi460 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1300 nits1200 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21

Weight169 grams167 grams
FrontGorilla Glass VictusCeramic Shield
BackPlasticGlass
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 Speakers, Tuned by AKGStereo 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

Camera Resolution12 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution64 MP
Camera 2 TypeTelephoto
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wide
FeaturesAuto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED flash, Panorama3D (spatial) Audio, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama
StabilizationOISOIS
Videogyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound RecordingHDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording

Selfie Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 16e

Front Camera Resolution10 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
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

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21

Capacity4000 mAh4005 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed25 w20 w

Memory

Winner:Apple iPhone 16e

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NvMe
RAM8 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 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS
NFCYesYes
RadioFM Radio (region specific)No
Bluetooth5.3

Features

Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)
AI FeaturesChat Assist, Circle to SearchApple Intelligence
SensorsAccelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeXAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Satellite Messaging