Apple iPhone X
#654
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
#411Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone X
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Performance
64.470.8
Camera
50.951.6
Display
85.588.5
Battery
77.573.5
Build
82.079.8
Overall
69.070.8
Summary
- The Apple iPhone X features a premium build with a stainless steel frame and glass front and back, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G utilizes an aluminum frame with a Gorilla Glass front and plastic back.
- The iPhone X has a 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display with a resolution of 1125 x 2436 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, whereas the Galaxy S21 FE boasts a larger 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a smoother 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone X is powered by the A11 Bionic chip, while the Galaxy S21 FE features the more advanced Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100, offering superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the S21 FE includes additional ultrawide and telephoto lenses, enhancing its versatility, and it also has a higher resolution 32 MP selfie camera compared to the iPhone's 7 MP.
- The iPhone X has a 2716 mAh battery, while the Galaxy S21 FE is equipped with a larger 4500 mAh battery, supporting faster charging.
- Finally, the iPhone runs on iOS, with updates up to iOS 16.7.7, while the Galaxy operates on Android 12 with One UI 6.1, promising multiple future updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone X
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
General
Release Date
2017, November 03
2022, January 04
Announced
2017, September 12
2022, January 04
Description
Also known as Apple iPhone 10, Apple iPhone TenVersions:A1865 (USA, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, China)A1901 (EMEA, UAE, LATAM, Canada, USA - AT&T/T-Mobile, Singapore)A1902 (Japan), A1903 (Unknown market)
N/A
Display
Size
5.8"
6.4"
Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1125 x 2436 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1125
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - Version 1Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - Version 2
CPU
Hexa-core 2.39 GHz (2x Monsoon + 4x Mistral)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 1Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 2
GPU
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
Adreno 660 - Version 1Mali-G78 MP14 - Version 2
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 256GB 3GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera
7 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2716 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2716 mAh, non-removable (10.35 Wh)
Li-Ion 4500 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min15W wirelessReverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm (6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
Weight
174 g
177 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Gray, Silver
White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat19 1600/200 Mbps, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
iOS 11.1.1, up to iOS 16.7.7
Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
OS Version
iOS 11.1.1, up to iOS 16.7.7
Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No