Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A21
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Display
Size
Resolution
Technology
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
67.47 %
79.20 %
Peak brightness
625 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip
Apple A11 Bionic APL1W72
Mediatek Helio P35
Processor
GPU
Apple 3-core GPU
PowerVR GE8320
RAM
Internal storage
256GB, not expandable
32GB (eMMC 5.1), available to use: 19.8 GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 512 GB
OS
iOS (13.x, 12.x, 11.x)
Android (10), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity
2691 mAh
4000 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging
Fast charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 15.0W; Wireless: 7.5W
Wired: 15.0W
Camera
Rear
Dual camera
Quad camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Sensor size: 1/3.06"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Second camera
12 MP (Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)
8 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.8; Focal Length: 56 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.4"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/4"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera
2 MP (Macro)
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.4
Fourth camera
2 MP (Depth information)
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.4
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features
OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
7 MP (HDR)
13 MP
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.2 oz (178 g)
the average is 6.2 oz (178 g)
Materials
Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 67
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Colors
Gold, Silver, Red, Space gray
Black
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 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), 66(AWS-3)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
No 3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio
FM
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Lightning
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features
Charging, Headphones port
Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)
NFC
Regulatory Approval
Measured SAR
Head
0.42 W/kg
Body
1.27 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.27 W/kg
Wireless Router
1.27 W/kg
Buyers information
In The Box
EarPods with Lighting connector, Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation
Price
$ 949
$ 250
