Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Apple iPhone 16e

ProcessorSamsung Exynos 2100Apple A18
Display6.2", FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz6.1", Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz
Camera12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP48MP/12MP
Battery4000 mAh mAh3280 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128/256 GB128 GB
Recommended ForBattery, Design and Build QualityPerformance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera
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
TypeFHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2XFull HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz60 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR10
Size6.2 inches6.1 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels pixels1170 pixels
Resolution Height2400 pixels2532 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch421 ppi460 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1300 nits1200 nits
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
Chipset BrandSamsungApple
Chipset NameExynos 2100A18
CPUOcta-coreHexa-core
GPUMali-G78 MP14Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Software NameAndroidiOS
Software SkinOne UI 6.1iOS
OS Updates(Years)45
Camera Resolution12 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution64 MP
Camera 2 TypeTelephoto
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wide
FeaturesLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto FocusHDR, Panorama, 3D (spatial) Audio, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash
StabilizationOISOIS
Video8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording
Front Camera Resolution10 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesDual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face UnlockHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) Audio, Stereo Sound Recording
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR
Capacity4000 mAh mAh3280 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Charging Speed25 w20 w
Wireless ChargingYesYes
Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NvMe
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Sim Slotnano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5GGSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth5.05.3
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEOGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFCYesYes
RadioFM Radio (region specific)No
Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)
AI FeaturesCircle to Search, Chat AssistApple Intelligence
SensorsAccelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via Satellite