Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max which has resolution of 2796 x 1290. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 108 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 134899 | Rs. 101999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 12, 2023. The cost of Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is Rs. 134899. The launch Date of the second phone is January 14, 2021. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 101999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.8 inch screen. Both the phones have Screen Type. Samsung's phone has display density of 515 PPI & Apple's phone has only 460 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's lower 8 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB)'s 108 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 40 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has version v17 iOS Operating System where as Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB) has version 10 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (12GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 15 Pro Max | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSim | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2023 | January 14, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.7 x 159.9 x 8.25 mm | 75.6 x 165.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | 227 g |
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 515 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.8% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio , 1000 nits max brightness (typical); 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), ProMotion technology, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | Always-on Display, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79) 5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 1,494,931 (Total) (v10) 373,552 (CPU) 517,725 (GPU) 257,503 (Memory) 346,151 (UX) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Titanium Frame, Action Button , Ray Tracing, New 16‑core Neural Engine, Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.78 (Main) 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF 12 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 10 MP ƒ/4.9 (Telephoto) 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Night mode, Night mode portraits enabled by LiDAR Scanner, panorama, Photographic Styles ,Macro photography Apple ProRAW Wide color capture for photos and ,Live Photos, Lens correction (Ultra Wide) ,Advanced red-eye correction ,Auto image stabilization, Burst mode, Photo geotagging, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad‑pixel sensor): 48 mm, ƒ/1.78 aperture,, 10x optical zoom range | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) Retina Flash | 40 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus |
| Front Video Recording | 4K | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v17 | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A17 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| CPU | 3.78 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x performance Cores@ 3.78GHz & 4 efficiency cores | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Apple Pro Class 6-Core GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM | Yes |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4441 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 95 hours | |