Samsung Galaxy A21 vs Apple iPhone 15
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 15 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A21. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 15 has better resolution of 2556 x 1179 than Samsung Galaxy A21 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Apple iPhone 15 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A21
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A21 | Apple iPhone 15 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3349 mAh |
| Camera | 16 MP Quad | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 13990 | Rs. 59700 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 08, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A21 is Rs. 13990. The launch Date of the second phone is September 12, 2023. The cost of Apple iPhone 15 is Rs. 59700.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A21's 6.5 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A21 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Apple iPhone 15 has Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 270 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy A21 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 15 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 15's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A21's lower 3 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 15 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A21 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15's 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A21's 16 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A21 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 15's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Samsung Galaxy A21 has version 10 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 15 has version v17 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A21 | Apple iPhone 15 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy A21 | iPhone 15 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 08, 2020 | September 12, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.7 x 167.8 x 8.1 mm | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 171 g |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 270 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 79.3% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass back | |
| Features | Haptic Touch, 1,000 nits max brightness (typical), 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), True Tone display, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical),HDR display, HDR with Dolby Vision | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Dynamic Island |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 1,364,468 (Total) (v10) 349,428 (CPU) 445,622 (GPU) 247,610 (Memory) 321,808 (UX) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | yes with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes, Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos, Aluminium design,, Wide Spectrum microphone modes, NVMe Storage | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 16 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Super-high-resolution photos, (24MP and 48MP), Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, 4x optical zoom range, Night mode, Stereo recording, Audio zoom, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Photo geotagging, Burst mode, Photographic Styles, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad-pixel sensor) |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF Autofocus, Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | iOS v17 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio P35 | Apple Bionic A16 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos |
| Video | Yes | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3349 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging | |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours | |