Apple iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Phantom Black 128GB
Samsung
66 Overall Score
Scores
Photography
Budget
Flagship
Gaming
Foldable
Battery Life
Business
Rugged
Compact
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | Dynamic AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | 1440 x 3200 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G |
| Processor Model | A19 Pro | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G |
| CPU Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 108 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 3 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP★ | 10 MP |
| Front Camera | 18 MP | 40 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 8x | 10x★ |
| Video | 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision | 8K@24fps★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,422 mAh | 5,000 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 30W★ | 25W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | Fast charging 25W |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | eSIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | Water resistant | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | — |
| Fingerprint | — | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓★ | ✗ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong camera (94th percentile)94th %ile
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Phantom Black 128GB
- Strong camera (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong connectivity (76th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.