Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S21. In terms of display resolution, Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 3840 x 1644 than Samsung Galaxy S21 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S21
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 12 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 69999 | Rs. 90999 |
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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 May 11, 2022. The cost of Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 90999.
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) has larger screen size of 6.5 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21's 6.2 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S21 has Screen type where as Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) has OLED Screen type. Sony's phone has display density of 643 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 Sony's phone ~ 84.2%. Samsung Galaxy S21 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) has 21:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S21's lower 8 GB RAM. Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 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 Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 12 MP Quad Rear Camera. Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) 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'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 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Sony Xperia 1 IV (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S21 5G | Xperia 5 IV |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | May 11, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm | 71 x 165 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 185 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.5 inches, 1644 x 3840 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| PPI | ~ 421 PPI | ~ 643 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 84.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | HDR BT.2020, Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | No |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE Audio, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| 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) | 12 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.3 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 0.3 MP (Depth Sensor) TOF 3D |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* Lens Coating, Panorama, HDR, Eye Tracking |
| 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 | 12 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 730 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |