Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max has better resolution of 2688 x 1242 than Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 85999 | Rs. 109900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 85999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 10, 2019. The cost of Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is Rs. 109900.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max has OLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 458 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.3% than Apple's phone ~ 83.7%. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max's 12 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 10 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has version 10 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max has version 13 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | September 10, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.6 x 161.5 x 7.8 mm | 77.8 x 158 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 226 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.5 inches, 1242 x 2688 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 458 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.3% | ~ 83.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | True Tone display, Wide Colour Display, Haptic Touch |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Large Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, Lightning Cable |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Face ID, Barometer, Three‑axis, Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 4 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP f/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 12 MP f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP f/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Panorama, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Five‑element lens, Auto image stabilisation |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 10 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Autofocus | 12 MP f/2.2 with Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | iOS v13 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Apple A13 Bionic |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.65 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.65 GHz Lightning + 4x1.8 GHz Thunder |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3 |
| Video | Yes | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, Bilateral wireless charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 65 hours | |