Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Specs Comparison
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Apple iPhone 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
Released
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Oct 23, 2020
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Released
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Jan 29, 2021
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6.1-inch · 2532 x 1170 px
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6.8-inch · 3200 x 1440 px
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12 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
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108 MP Main · 40 MP Selfie
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6GB · 128GB
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12GB · 128GB
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2815 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Display
Size | |
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6.1-inch | 6.8-inch |
Resolution | |
2532 x 1170 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 457 PPI | 3200 x 1440 px, 20:9 ratio, 516 PPI |
Technology | |
OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
Refresh rate | |
60Hz | 120Hz (adaptable) |
Screen-to-body | |
86.93 % | 89.33 % |
Peak brightness | |
1200 cd/m2 (nit) | 1500 cd/m2 (nit) |
Features | |
HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
System chip | |
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Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) |
Processor | |
Hexa-core, 3100 MHz, 64-bit | Octa-core, 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 680, 64-bit |
GPU | |
Apple 4-core GPU | Adreno 660 |
RAM | |
6GB (LPDDR4) | 12GB (LPDDR5) |
Internal storage | |
128GB (NVMe), not expandable | 128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable |
OS | |
iOS (18.x, 17.x, 16.x, 15.x, 14.x) | Android (14, 13, 12, 11), One UI |
Device type | |
Smartphone | Smartphone |
Battery
Capacity | |
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2815 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Type | |
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable | Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable |
Charging | |
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging, MagSafe wireless charging | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging |
Max charge speed | |
Wired: 15.0W Wireless: 15.0W | Wired: 25.0W Wireless: 15.0W |
Battery Life Estimate
5h 2min
Browsing
12h 35min
Video
6h 48min
Gaming
6h 46min
Battery Life Estimate
6h 15min
Browsing
14h 43min
Video
8h 52min
Gaming
8h 40min
Camera
Rear | |
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Triple camera | Quad camera |
Main camera | |
12 MP (OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.6 Focal length: 26 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
108 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 24 mm Sensor size: 1/1.33" Pixel size: 0.8 μm |
Second camera | |
12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Optical zoom: 2.0x Aperture size: F2.0 Focal Length: 52 mm Sensor size: 1/3.4" Pixel size: 1.0 μm |
10 MP (Telephoto, Periscope, OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Optical zoom: 10.0x Aperture size: F4.9 Focal Length: 240 mm Sensor size: 1/3.2" Pixel size: 1.22 μm |
Third camera | |
12 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 13 mm Sensor size: 1/3.4" Pixel size: 1.0 μm |
10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Optical zoom: 3.0x Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 70 mm Sensor size: 1/3.2" Pixel size: 1.22 μm |
Fourth camera | |
12 MP (Ultra-wide, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 Focal Length: 13 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
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Flash | |
LED | LED |
Video recording | |
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps) Features: OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light | 7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps) Features: OIS, HDR, Hyperlapse, Video light, EIS |
Front | |
12 MP (Time-of-Flight (ToF), EIS, HDR, Slow-motion videos), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) | 40 MP (PDAF, HDR), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) |
Design
Dimensions | |
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5.78 x 2.82 x 0.29 inches (146.7 x 71.6 x 7.4 mm) thickness with camera 0.40 inches (10.14 mm) |
6.50 x 2.98 x 0.35 inches (165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm) thickness with camera 0.37 inches (9.4 mm) |
Weight | |
6.66 oz(189.0 g) | 8.04 oz(229.0 g) |
Materials | |
Back: Glass Frame: Stainless steel |
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus) Frame: Aluminum |
Resistance | |
Water, Splash, Dust; IP68 | Water, Dust; IP68 |
Biometrics | |
3D Face unlock | 2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint |
Keys | |
Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | |
Pacific blue, Gold, Silver, Graphite | Phantom black, Silver |
Cellular
5G | |
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Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave | Bands n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, n77, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave |
4G (FDD) | |
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
4G (TDD) | |
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600) | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600) |
3G | |
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) |
Data Speed | |
LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s) | LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s) |
Dual SIM | |
Yes | |
SIM type | |
Nano SIM, eSIM | Nano SIM |
HD Voice | |
Yes | |
VoLTE | |
Yes |
Multimedia
Headphones | |
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No 3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | |
Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
Features | |
Dolby Atmos | 32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus |
Screen mirroring | |
Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share |
Radio | |
FM, Stereo, RDS | |
Additional microphone(s) | |
Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation, Video recording |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | |
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5.0 | 5.1 |
Wi-Fi | |
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),dual-band MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
USB | |
Lightning, Features: Charging, Headphones port | Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out |
Hearing aid compatible | |
M3/T4 | M3/T3 |
Location | |
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
Sensors | |
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, LiDAR scanner | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer |
Other | |
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling) | NFC, ANT+ |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | |
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Date approved: Dec 22, 2020 FCC ID value: A3LSMG998U | |
Measured SAR | |
Head: 0.77 W/kg Body: 1.02 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.16 W/kg Phablet: 3.15 W/kg |
Buyers information
MSRP | |
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$ 1000 / € 1150 | $ 1200 / € 1399 |
In The Box | |
USB‑C to Lightning Cable, Documentation | C to C Data Cable, Ejection Pin |
Availability
Officially announced | |
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Oct 13, 2020 | Jan 14, 2021 |
Alternative variants
with 256GB storage
Internal storage | 256GB |
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MSRP | $ 1100 |
with 256GB storage
Internal storage | 256GB |
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Colors | Phantom black |
MSRP | $ 1250 |
with 512GB storage
Internal storage | 512GB |
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MSRP | $ 1300 |
with 512GB storage
RAM | 16GB |
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Internal storage | 512GB |
Colors | Phantom black |
MSRP | $ 1380 |
for Europe
System chip | Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) |
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Processor | Octa-core, 1x 2.91GHz Cortex-X1 + 3x 2.81GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x 2.2GHz Cortex-A55, 64-bit |
GPU | Mali G78 MP14 |
Weight | 8.01 oz(227.0 g) |
5G | Bands SA, NSA, Sub-6 |
FCC approval |
Date approved: Dec 22, 2020 FCC ID value: A3LSMG998B |
Measured SAR |
Head: 0.16 W/kg Body: 0.72 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.34 W/kg Phablet: 3.86 W/kg |
Links
Full specifications | |
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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Specs | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Specs |
PhoneArena Review | |
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Review | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Review |
User Reviews | |
Apple iPhone 12 Pro User Reviews | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra User Reviews |