This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S21+ and Apple iPhone 16 smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ features a larger 6.7-inch display, 3x optical zoom, 4,800mAh battery, 25W fast charging and triple-camera setup.
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone 16 features a more compact 6.1-inch display, 48MP main camera, 3,561mAh battery and Apple A18 chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | Apple iPhone 16 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 394 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+ & Punch-hole | 6.1-inch FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED Display (1179 x 2556 Pixels, 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield (2nd gen), 60Hz Refresh Rate, 1000 nits typ., 2000 nits peak, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Pill-shaped cutout (Dynamic Island) |
| Size | 75.6 x 161.5 x 7.8 mm | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 170 g |
| Build | Glass Front, Plastic Back and Aluminum Frame | Glass front, Glass back, Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 Water & Dust Resistant | IP68 water & dust resistant |
| Colors | Phantom Silver and Phantom Violet | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
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Apple iPhone 16 The Apple iPhone 16 is lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-X1 @ 2.9GHz , 3x Cortex-A78 @ 2.8GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.2GHz |
Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance Cores & 4x Efficiency Cores |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Apple GPU (5 cores) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 11 with One UI 3.1 | iOS18 with Apple Intelligence via future software update |
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Apple iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 16 has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 12MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Dual Pixel Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 120° FoV) 64MP Telephoto (f/2.0 Aperture, PD Autofocus, 3x Optical Zoom) -LED Flash -8K@24fps/4K@60fps Video Recording, Night Mode & 30x Space Zoom |
Dual Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus, 120° FoV) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@60fps video recording with Dolby Vision, Video Stabilization |
| Front Camera |
10 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture, Dual Pixel Autofocus) - 4K@60fps Video Recording |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
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Samsung Galaxy S21+
Samsung Galaxy S21+ has the advantage for zoom photography with longer 3x optical zoom and higher-resolution 8K rear video recording. Meanwhile, Apple iPhone 16 offers a wider-aperture main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo & BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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Apple iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 16 has better Wi-Fi connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes (USB 2, DisplayPort) |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Hi-Res Audio Tuned by AKG | Spatial Audio, Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) - AirTags Gen2 Emergency SOS |
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Apple iPhone 16
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers, spatial audio, and DisplayPort support. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 4800 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 3561 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 25W Fast Charging, 15W Fast Wireless Charging & 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging |
Fast Charging via USB-C and MagSafe 50% in 30 minutes with ≥20W adapter or ≥30W MagSafe 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging |
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Samsung Galaxy S21+
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱57,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱54,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱61,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱73,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | September 10, 2024 |
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