Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Apple iPhone XS (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 has better RAM than Apple iPhone XS (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has better resolution of 2436 x 1125 than Samsung Galaxy S21 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S21
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 5.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 2658 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 69999 | Rs. 62999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 is Rs. 69999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 12, 2018. The cost of Apple iPhone XS (256GB) is Rs. 62999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 has larger screen size of 6.2 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone XS (256GB)'s 5.8 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 has Screen type where as Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 463 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 421 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than Apple's phone ~ 82.9%. Samsung Galaxy S21 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone XS (256GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S21 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 has 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone XS (256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy S21 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 10 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone XS (256GB)'s 7 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 has version 10 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has version 12 iOS Operating System.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S21 5G | iPhone XS 256GB |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | September 12, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm | 70.9 x 143.6 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 177 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 5.8 inches, 1125 x 2436 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 421 PPI | ~ 463 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 82.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | Scratch-resistant glass, Oleophobic coating Screen Protection |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes 1 Mbps Download |
| 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 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 2 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) | 12 MP + 12 MP with autofocus |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Quad-LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 10 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) | Notch 7 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | iOS v12 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Apple A12 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.49 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 (Safari) |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | iMessage, MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, WAV |
| Video | Yes | MP4, H.265 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 2658 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, Qi wireless charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 60 hours | |