Apple iPhone 16e (256GB) vs Samsung W21 5G

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 16e vs Samsung W21 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/25/2025 5:45 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:11 PM

Compare Samsung W21 5G X Apple iPhone 16e (256GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4005
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung W21 5G Compare Apple iPhone 16e X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.6"
AMOLED

1768x2208

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 16e (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

16 Advantages Apple iPhone 16e (256GB)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung W21 5G
+3.78GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.1
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)69% Lighter	vs	282 grams (9.87 ounces)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+457 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	372 PPI
+(back) 48MP33% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 12MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/1.56" inches13% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.76" inches
+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP23% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10MP
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Face unlock 2D
+30W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	25W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
8GB LPDDR5X	vs	+12GB LPDDR550% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256GB (230GB available)	vs	+512GB (455GB available)98% More internal storage for applications and files
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)13% Thinner
HDR10	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1170x2532 pixels	vs	+1768x2208 pixels32% Higher resolution screen
6.1"	vs	+7.6"25% Larger screen
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
4005 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

30 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back

Super Retina XDR OLED / Flexible Super AMOLED

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Samsung W21 5G
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Model	iPhone 16e (256GB)	W21 5G
Other model names	iPhone 16e (A3212, A3408, A3409, A3410)	三星W21 5G SM-W2021 (China Telecom edition)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	2/28/2025, Announced: 2/19/2025	11/1/2020
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)	128.2 x 159.2 millimeters (5.05 x 6.27 in)
Weight	167 grams (5.85 ounces)	282 grams (9.87 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Samsung W21 5G
Display type	Super Retina XDR OLED	Flexible Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	7.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)	1768x2208 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	457 PPI	372 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	1200nits[peak] HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut	HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 6.23" (816x2260) Gorilla Glass Victus
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Samsung W21 5G
System version	iOS 18	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Samsung W21 5G
Chipset	64bit: Apple A18 (3nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.78GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	A18 GPU (4-core)	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1401105 (v10) Geekbench: 8224 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Samsung W21 5G
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) NVMe (SSD)	512GB (455GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Samsung W21 5G
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)	Sub6 (1, 28, 41, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Samsung W21 5G
Back camera (main camera)	48 megapixels	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/1.76" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)	Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2) 4K@30/60fps 1080p@60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Samsung W21 5G
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Samsung W21 5G
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio 3D	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Samsung W21 5G
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Samsung W21 5G
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Samsung W21 5G
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4005 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	7.5W Qi wireless charging	11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	31 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Samsung W21 5G
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Apple Intelligence • Apple Pay • Face ID	• Colors: Gold • Bixby • Samsung Wireless DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 16e (256GB)	Samsung W21 5G
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.48W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)	0.859W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body)

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Apple iPhone 16e (256GB) vs Samsung W21 5G

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 16e vs Samsung W21 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 16e (256GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate