Since the introduction of the Samsung s21, it is safe to say that iPhone 13 met its match (at least for now). Apple and Samsung are part of the biggest and renowned brands across the globe. However, the fame and hype were certainly not gained over the night as they have both regularly put smiles on the faces of their customers with sleek designs and performances.
The choice of selecting one of these brands may be challenging as they both have different flagship lineups. iPhone 13 has four other models, and the Samsung s21 has about three different devices in its flagship lineup. Now, don’t be confused. This fact means that there are different classy and elegant models to select from each of these brands. While it’s excellent and fun to know you have tons of lovely devices to make your selection, it would be best to have an in-depth understanding of each of these products to see the one that suits you best. So, let’s dive right in and view the features that set the elegant iPhone 13 apart from the sleek Samsung s21.
Specifications Compared
| SPEC | IPhone 13 | Samsung s21 |
| Camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26 mm(wide), 1.7um, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS/12MP, f/2.4, 120, 13mm(ultra wide) | 12MP,f/1.8,26mm(wide), 1/1.76, 1.8 um, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS/64 MP, F/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72, 0.8um, PDAF, OIS, 1.1X optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom/12MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120 (ultra wide),1/2.55 1.4um, Super Steady video |
| Display | 6.1- inch super retina XDR OLED, 2532X 1170, 86% screen-to-b0dy ratio. 800 nits(normal), 1200 nits (peak), 60HZrefresh rate, Dobby Vision, HDR10 | 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X,2400X1080, 87.2% screen-to-body ratio, 100 nits(peak), 120HZ refresh rate, HDR10+
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| Battery Life | 3095 mAh, 23W Fast Charging (50% in 30 mins) Mag Safe 15W wireless charging, 7.5 W Qi wireless | 4800mAh, 25W Fast Charging, 15W Qi/PMA wireless charging, 4.5W reverse wireless charging |
| 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. |
| Dimensions | 5.78 x 2.81x 0.30 inches (146.7 x 71.5 x7.65 mm) | 5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches (151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm) |
| Weight | 174 grams (6.14 ounces) | 171 gram (6.03 ounces) |
| Price | Starting from $799 (iPhone 13 mini) | Starting from $800 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128 GB, 256GB, and 512GB |
| Operating System | IOS (15.X) | Android (12,11), Samsung One UI |
| Resistance | Water, Dust, Splash, IP68 | Water, Dust, IP68 |
| GPU | Yes | Adreno 660 |
| Colors | Red, Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink | Phantom Pink, Violet, Gray, White |
| Cellular | 5G | 5G |
| Sim type | Nano SIM, eSIM | Nano SIM |
| USB | Lightning | Type- C(reversible), USB 3.2 |
| Speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Multiple Speakers |
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB | 8GB |
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Although the specifications for both iPhone 13 and Samsung s21 have already been stated above, it may still be confusing to know each product’s areas of strengths and weaknesses. Thus, the confusion may lead to buying one that does not suit your needs at the moment. Therefore, let’s look at the different things to look out for according to your needs.
Display, Design, and Durability
When it comes to these three significant aspects, you need to know which of the product beats the other one and how that resonates with what you are looking to buy. For example, if you want to buy iPhone 13 because you think it has a revamped look, you may be disappointed. The reason is that iPhone 13 looks more like last year’s iPhone 12 with minimal changes such as the incorporation of flat-edged sides, slightly narrower edge-to-edge display.
Samsung s21, on the other hand, comes with a clear renovated design. It has a punch hole camera for selfies at the top of its display. Compared to S20, the S21 looks revamped, sleek, and elegant. This classy feel makes it attractive and stylish than iPhone 13. However, the plastic cover for Samsung s21 may weaken quickly compared to iPhone 13’s glass back, which offers more strength to its conservative and nice look.
Both phones have a high resistant level to water and dust as they both come with IP68 ratings. This means that they can both stay in up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes without getting spoilt.
Performance, Charging, and Battery Life
The iPhone 13 seems to have the upper edge with Apple’s recent A15 Bionic chip in this category. The 4GB RAM capacity also ensures that the phone is faster when compared to S21’s 8GB. On the other hand, the Samsung s21 comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor that provides it a higher performance when compared to other Android phones. The fun part is that no matter the phone you decide to buy, you will enjoy the classy and high performance and durable battery life.
Software and Updates
Samsung s21 operates on the Android 11 software. Precisely, it uses the specially made skin for Android 11, which is Samsung One UI 3.1. The benefit of this software operation is that it enables the phone to have a high level of configuration and an intuitive user experience.
iPhone 13, on the other hand, operates on IOS 15, which offers users an enhanced notification update. That is, you get to share different media experiences through FaceTime, amongst others. It also provides it with a highly secured UX experience.
Price and Availability
You can buy the Samsung s21 from Samsung at a price starting from $800. The phone is also available at major retail stores such as Amazon, Walmart, and BestBuy. iPhone 13, on the other hand, is also available in Apple stores and from most third-party retailers. The price starts from $799. However, you need to know that these prices vary according to the version and internal memory of the products.
Final Take
Both iPhone 13 and Samsung s21 are closely related in the specification. However, there are slight differences that set them apart. Regardless of these facts, they are both excellent and durable phones that you will enjoy. Therefore, it is imperative and crucial that you go through the comparisons clearly stated and explained above to decide which phones will best suit your needs and personality.
