Blackview Hero 10
#1477
Samsung Galaxy S21
#123Category Breakdown
Blackview Hero 10
Samsung Galaxy S21
Performance
88.690.8
Camera
36.897.6
Display
88.094.7
Battery
28.188.7
Build
0.275.7
Connectivity
63.369.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
58.089.1
Summary
- The Blackview Hero 10 features a foldable AMOLED display measuring 6.9 inches with a resolution of 1080 x 2560 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 has a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a higher refresh rate of 120Hz, along with HDR10+ support.
- In terms of performance, the Hero 10 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, whereas the Galaxy S21 utilizes either the Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888, offering superior processing capabilities.
- The camera system on the Hero 10 boasts a 108 MP main sensor, but lacks optical image stabilization (OIS), while the S21 has a more versatile camera setup with OIS and 8K video recording.
- Both phones have a 4000 mAh battery, but the S21 supports wireless charging and faster charging at 25W compared to the Hero 10's 45W wired charging.
- The Hero 10 runs on Android 13 with DokeOS 4, while the S21 operates on Android 11 with One UI 6.1, promising longer software support.
- Overall, the Galaxy S21 offers a more refined build quality, display performance, and camera versatility compared to the Blackview Hero 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview Hero 10
Samsung Galaxy S21
General
Release Date
2024
N/A
Announced
2024
N/A
Description
N/A
Unofficial preliminary specificationsNot to be confused withSamsung Galaxy S21 5G. Samsung Galaxy S21 LTE only model has been cancelled.
Display
Size
6.9"
6.2"
Type
Foldable AMOLED, 1B colors, 1300 nits (peak)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2560 pixels (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~421 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.67" , PDAF8 MP, 120˚ (ultrawide)
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
4000 mAh
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, 48% in 20 min
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
Unfolded: 169 x 75.5 x 8.1 mmFolded: 87 x 75.5 x 16.3 mm
151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight
198 g
169 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Purple
Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, DokeOS 4
Android 11, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer