Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S21
87
Beebom Score
Samsung Galaxy S25
₹80,999
Lowest price in last 3 months
70
Beebom Score
Samsung Galaxy S21
₹69,999
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2", FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.2", FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128/256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
| Display | 6.2", FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.2", FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128/256 GB |
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery and Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery and Software |
| Colors | Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 22, 2025 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | February 07, 2025 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹80,999 | ₹69,999 | ||
| Colors | Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink | ||
| Launch | January 22, 2025 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | February 07, 2025 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹80,999 | ₹69,999 |
| Type | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.2 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 416 ppi | 421 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 1300 nits | ||
| Type | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.2 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 416 ppi | 421 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 1300 nits |
| Weight | 162 grams | 169 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68/69 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers , Tuned by AKG | ||
| Weight | 162 grams | 169 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68/69 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers , Tuned by AKG |
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 7.0 | One UI 6.1 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 | 4 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 7.0 | One UI 6.1 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 | 4 |
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | LED Flash, Auto-HDR, Panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | LED Flash, Auto-HDR, Panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, HDR10+, Face Unlock | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, HDR10+, Face Unlock | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and e-SIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and e-SIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio (region specific) | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio (region specific) |
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Call assist, Chat assist, Interpreter, Note assist, Browsing assist, Photo assist | Circle to Search, Chat Assist | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Call assist, Chat assist, Interpreter, Note assist, Browsing assist, Photo assist | Circle to Search, Chat Assist | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) |
