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Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16
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A18
3 nm
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3561 mAh
45W
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6.1"
1179 x 2556 pixels
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48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60fps
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Specs
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
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Snapdragon 888
5 nm
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4500 mAh
25W
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6.4"
1080 x 2340 pixels
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12 MP
4K@30/60fps
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Specs
1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1
3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78
4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55
8GB 256GB (NVMe)
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1
3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
8 MP
f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
720p@960fps
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N70, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N70, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N78
In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 16 with its Apple A18 (3nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Apple iPhone 16 offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Samsung Galaxy S21 FE provides 4 years. For security updates, Apple iPhone 16 offers 7 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's 5 years.
Both Apple iPhone 16 and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Apple iPhone 16 also boasts a brighter screen with 2000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 16 offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features a larger 4500 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Apple iPhone 16 also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 25W on Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. Apple iPhone 16 offers faster wireless charging at 25W, while Samsung Galaxy S21 FE supports 15W.
Both phones feature the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
- Apple iPhone 16 – Check price here
- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE – Check price here
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.