Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Honor 500
Quick Comparison
Honor 500 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Honor 500 has better resolution of 2736 x 1264 than Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Honor 500 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.55 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 200 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 75999 | Rs. 39990 |
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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. 75999. The launch Date of the second phone is November 24, 2025. The Expected cost of Honor 500 is Rs. 39990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Honor 500's 6.55 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Honor 500 has AMOLED Screen type. Honor's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Honor's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.2% than Samsung's phone ~ 88.3%. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Honor 500 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Honor 500's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Honor 500's 200 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Honor 500 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 10 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 16 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Honor 500 |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S21+ 5G | MEY-AN00 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | November 24, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.6 x 161.5 x 7.8 mm | 74.2 x 155.8 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 198 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, Silver, Blue, Pink | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.55 inches, 1264 x 2736 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.3% | ~ 91.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminosilicate glass |
| Brightness | 6000 nits (peak) | |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | 3840Hz PWM, HDR Vivid |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass (ultrasound) |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 200 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | MagicOS 10 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.20 GHz & 3xCortex-A720@3.00 GHz& 2xA720 @2.80 GHz, & 2xA720@2.02 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 825 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 8000 mAh, Si/C |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes, 5W |