Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Apple iPhone 17

Samsung Galaxy S21 image

55

Beebom Score

Apple iphone 17 Mist Blue Front and Back

86

Beebom Score

Apple iPhone 17

₹82,900

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorSamsung Exynos 2100Apple A19
Display6.2", AMOLED, 120Hz6.3", OLED, 120Hz
Camera12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP (Front)48MP+48MP/18MP (Front)
Battery4000mAh, 25W3692mAh, 40W
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB256GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForBatteryPerformance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera

General

ColorsPhantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom PinkBlack, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender
LaunchJanuary 14, 2021September 09, 2025
AvailabilityJanuary 29, 2021September 19, 2025
Launch Price₹69,999₹82,900

Display

Winner:Apple iPhone 17

TypeAMOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+Dolby Vision
Size6.2 inches6.3 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1206 pixels
Resolution Height2400 pixels2622 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch421 ppi460 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+1.5K
Peak Brightness1300 nits3000 nits

Body

Winner:Apple iPhone 17

Weight169 grams177 grams
FrontGorilla Glass VictusCeramic Shield 2
BackPlasticColour-infused Glass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCeramic Shield 2
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 17

Chipset BrandSamsungApple
Chipset NameExynos 2100A19
CPUOcta-coreHexa-core
GPUMali-G78 MP14Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Software NameAndroidiOS
Software SkinOne UIiOS
OS Updates(Years)4 year(s)7 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 17

Camera Resolution12 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution64 MP48 MP
Camera 2 TypeTelephotoUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wide
FeaturesAuto Focus, Auto-HDR, Digital Zoom, LED flash, PanoramaCinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night Mode, Optical Zoom, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse
StabilizationOISSensor Shift OIS
Videogyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording3D (spatial) video, Cinematic Mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording

Selfie Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 17

Front Camera Resolution10 MP18 MP
FeaturesAuto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock3D (spatial) Audio, Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse
Video1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Cinematic Video Stabilisation, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse
Front Camera TypeUltrawide

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21

Capacity4000 mAh3692 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed25 W40 W

Memory

Winner:Apple iPhone 17

Storage128 GB256 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)
Network5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS

Connectivity

Winner:Apple iPhone 17

WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPSBeidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
RadioFM Radio-
Bluetooth6

Features

Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)
AI FeaturesChat Assist, Circle to SearchApple Intelligence
SensorsAccelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeXAccelerometer, Barometer, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support