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Samsung W21 5G vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung W21 5G vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 8 Plus X Samsung W21 5G 26Points
Samsung W21 5G
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
7.6"
AMOLED

1768x2208

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

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05Points Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) Compare Samsung W21 5G X
Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2691
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung W21 5G

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W21 5G} 26 Advantages Samsung W21 5G vs iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)} 5 Advantages Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)
+12GB LPDDR53 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs3GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (455GB available)86%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs256GB (245GB available)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)9%
Thinner		vs7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+Flexible Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Flexible Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details		vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.		vs60Hz
+1768x2208 pixels88%
Higher resolution screen		vs1080x1920 pixels
+7.6"38%
Larger screen		vs5.5"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 12MP51%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+1/1.76" inches70%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.		vs1/3" inches
+(front) 10MP42%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 7.1MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use		vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster		vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+4500 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs2691 mAh
+25W67%
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.		vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.		vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset		vsproprietary audio output
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster		vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.		vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.		vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
UFS 3.1vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
282 grams (9.87 ounces)vs+202 grams (7.07 ounces)40%
Lighter
372 PPIvs+401 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
30 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
+23 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Samsung W21 5GiPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
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ModelW21 5GiPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
Other model namesδΈ‰ζ˜ŸW21 5G SM-W2021 (China Telecom edition)iPhone 8 Plus A1864 (CDMA), iPhone 8+ A1897 (GSM)
Country or region availableChina
China		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date11/1/20209/22/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)128.2 x 159.2 millimeters (5.05 x 6.27 in)78.1 x 158.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.24 in)
Weight282 grams (9.87 ounces)202 grams (7.07 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

πŸ“² Display

Samsung W21 5GiPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
Display typeFlexible Super AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size7.6" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1768x2208 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)372 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Extra display: Super AMOLED 6.23" (816x2260) Gorilla Glass Victus		625nits[typ]
Oleophobic coating

πŸ€– Operating System

Samsung W21 5GiPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
System versionAndroid 10iOS 11
Firmware updateAndroid 13iOS 16
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Samsung W21 5GiPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)		Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)Apple GPU (3-Core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredGeekbench: 10037 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Samsung W21 5GiPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR53GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage512GB (455GB available)
UFS 3.1		256GB (245GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Samsung W21 5GiPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1863 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100A1863 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1905 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE		LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSub6 (1, 28, 41, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE		Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Samsung W21 5GiPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0Β΅mPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123Β°12mm1.12Β΅m		(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.81/3.6"57mm
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.76" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.8Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasCover camera: 10MP (f/2.2)
4K@30/60fps
1080p@60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)		1080p@240fps

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Samsung W21 5GiPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)32mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22Β΅m pixelfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Samsung W21 5GiPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG		Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Samsung W21 5GiPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung W21 5GiPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Samsung W21 5GiPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh2691 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0		15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging		Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy31 hours (1.3 days)21 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

Samsung W21 5GiPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Gold
β€’ Bixby
β€’ Samsung Wireless DeX
β€’ Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)		β€’ Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
β€’ Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
β€’ Apple Pay
β€’ AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri

☒️ Radiation rate

Samsung W21 5GiPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.859W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body)feature not registered
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