Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Phantom Black 128GB
Samsung
71 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Black Titanium 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Flagship
Photography
Foldable
Battery Life
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 3200 x 1440 | 2868 x 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Apple A18 Pro |
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 2.84 | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 108 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 4★ | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 40 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 3x and 10x | 5x★ |
| Video | 8K★ | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 4,685 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 25W | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast Charging | Fast-charge capable |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | Yes | — |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Phantom Black 128GB
- Strong camera (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Black Titanium 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong camera (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Phantom Black 128GB
No current pricing available
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Black Titanium 256GB
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.
