Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy S9+ comparison
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ratings |
Overall NDTV Rating | Read Review | Read Review |
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key specs |
Display | 6.20-inch | 6.20-inch |
Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Samsung Exynos 9810 |
Front Camera | 10-megapixel | 8-megapixel |
Rear Camera | 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 64-megapixel | 12-megapixel |
RAM | 8GB | 6GB |
Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 64GB |
Battery Capacity | 4000mAh | 3500mAh |
OS | Android 11 | Android 8.0 |
Resolution | 1080x2400 pixels | 1440x2960 pixels |
general |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Galaxy S21 | Galaxy S9+ |
Release date | January 14, 2021 | March 1, 2018 |
Form factor | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Dimensions (mm) | 151.70 x 71.20 x 7.90 | 158.10 x 73.80 x 8.50 |
Weight (g) | 171.00 | 189.00 |
IP rating | IP68 | - |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 4000 | 3500 |
Fast charging | Proprietary | Quick Charge 2.0 |
Wireless charging | Yes | - |
Colours | Phantom Violet | Lilac Purple, Midnight Black, Coral Blue |
Launched in India | - | Yes |
Removable battery | - | No |
SAR value | - | 0.21 |
display |
Screen size (inches) | 6.20 | 6.20 |
Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Resolution | 1080x2400 pixels | 1440x2960 pixels |
Protection type | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass |
Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 18.5:9 |
Pixels per inch (PPI) | 421 | 531 |
hardware |
Processor | 2.2GHz octa-core (3x2.8GHz + 4x2.2GHz + 1x2.9GHz) | 1.7GHz octa-core |
Processor make | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Samsung Exynos 9810 |
RAM | 8GB | 6GB |
Internal storage | 128GB, 256GB | 64GB |
Expandable storage | - | Yes |
Expandable storage type | - | microSD |
Expandable storage up to (GB) | - | 400 |
camera |
Rear camera | 12-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.8-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.4-micron) + 64-megapixel (f/2.0, 0.8-micron) | 12-megapixel |
No. of Rear Cameras | 3 | - |
Rear autofocus | Yes | - |
Rear flash | Yes | LED |
Front camera | 10-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.22-micron) | 8-megapixel |
No. of Front Cameras | 1 | - |
software |
Operating system | Android 11 | Android 8.0 |
Skin | One UI 3.1 | Experience 9 |
connectivity |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
GPS | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 | Yes, v 5.00 |
NFC | Yes | Yes |
USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
Number of SIMs | 2 | 2 |
USB OTG | - | Yes |
Headphones | - | 3.5mm |
Wi-Fi Direct | - | Yes |
sim 1 |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM | GSM |
3G | Yes | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes |
5G | Yes | - |
sim 2 |
SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | GSM | GSM |
3G | Yes | Yes |
4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes |
5G | Yes | - |
sensors |
Face unlock | Yes | - |
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | - |
Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes |
Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
Barometer | Yes | Yes |
Fingerprint sensor | - | Yes |