iPhone XS Max vs Samsung Galaxy A21
Short Description
iPhone XS Max
Screen size: 6.5" / Resolution: 1242 x 2688 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 7MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 3174 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Samsung Galaxy A21
Screen size: 6.4" / Resolution: 720 x 1600 px / Main camera: 13 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP / Front camera: 8MP / RAM: 3GB / Battery power: 4000 mAh / Internal storage: 32GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM
Key Differences
iPhone XS Max
Samsung Galaxy A21
Why is iPhone XS Max better than Samsung Galaxy A21?
More RAM memory capacity: 4GB vs 3GB
AnTuTu score is about 430% higher
More internal storage: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB vs 32GB
Has a larger display diagonal: 6.5" vs 6.4"
Better display resolution: 1242 x 2688 px vs 720 x 1600 px
Shorter: 157.5 mm (6.2 inches) vs 167.8 mm (6.61 inches)
More color options: Space Gray, Silver, Gold vs Black
iPhone XS Max
Samsung Galaxy A21
Why is Samsung Galaxy A21 better than iPhone XS Max?
Bigger battery capacity: 4000 mAh vs 3174 mAh
Faster CPU speed: 4 x 2.3 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz vs 2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
More megapixels main camera: 13 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 12 MP & 12 MP
More megapixels front camera: 8MP vs 7MP
Lighter: 193 g (6.81 ounces) vs 208 g (7.34 ounces)
Narrower: 76.7 mm (3.02 inches) vs 77.4 mm (3.05 inches)
The phone is 1 year and 9 months newer
Size Comparison
iPhone XS Max
Samsung Galaxy A21
Height
157.5 mm
(6.2 inches)
Width
77.4 mm
(3.05 inches)
Thickness
7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
6.5"
Weight
208 g
(7.34 ounces)
6.5"
6.4"
Height
167.8 mm
(6.61 inches)
Width
76.7 mm
(3.02 inches)
Thickness
8.1 mm
(0.32 inches)
Screen size
6.4"
Weight
193 g
(6.81 ounces)
Height
157.5 mm
(6.2 inches)
Width
77.4 mm
(3.05 inches)
Thickness
7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
6.5"
Weight
208 g
(7.34 ounces)
Height
167.8 mm
(6.61 inches)
Width
76.7 mm
(3.02 inches)
Thickness
8.1 mm
(0.32 inches)
Screen size
6.4"
Weight
193 g
(6.81 ounces)
3D comparison
iPhone XS Max
Samsung Galaxy A21
iPhone XS Max
Samsung Galaxy A21
Expert Score
Score 4.4
Score 4.0
iPhone XS Max
Samsung Galaxy A21
iPhone XS Max
Samsung Galaxy A21
Score 4.4
Score 4.0
Smartprix
iPhone XS Max
Samsung Galaxy A21
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
iPhone XS Max
689,680 +430.05%
Samsung Galaxy A21
130,115
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core
iPhone XS Max
2,534 +240.13%
Samsung Galaxy A21
745
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.
Geekbench 6 · Single-Core
iPhone XS Max
1,265 +666.67%
Samsung Galaxy A21
165
Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
iPhone XS Max
2,444 +253.69%
Samsung Galaxy A21
691
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
iPhone XS Max
1,109 +530.11%
Samsung Galaxy A21
176
Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.
Battery Performance
iPhone XS Max
Samsung Galaxy A21
Battery Life
Charging timePrice Comparison
iPhone XS Max
Samsung Galaxy A21
Price in Europe From € 270
-
Price in USA -
From $ 68
About Products
iPhone XS Max
The Apple iPhone XS Max is a premium device that combines a stunning 6.5-inch Super Retina OLED display with exceptional performance. Powered by the A12 Bionic chip, it delivers fast, smooth performance for gaming, multitasking, and app usage.
The dual 12MP camera system with Smart HDR captures impressive photos and 4K videos, while the 7MP front camera handles high-quality selfies and FaceTime. With Face ID for secure unlocking and a stainless steel and glass design, it feels as luxurious as it looks. The iPhone XS Max also offers wireless charging and water resistance, making it a durable and powerful option for those seeking a top-tier smartphone experience.
Samsung Galaxy A21
The Samsung Galaxy A21 is a budget-friendly smartphone that delivers a solid performance for everyday tasks. It features a 6.5-inch Infinity-O display, providing vibrant colors and an immersive viewing experience, making it ideal for watching videos and browsing social media. Powered by an octa-core processor and 3GB of RAM, the A21 handles multitasking and apps efficiently.
The quad-camera system on the rear includes a 16MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide, and 2MP depth and macro lenses, offering versatility for photography. The 13MP front camera ensures clear selfies and video calls. The 4,000mAh battery ensures all-day use, and with 15W fast charging, you can quickly power up when needed.
Technical Specifications
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Specs
iPhone XS Max
Samsung Galaxy A21
Design
Weight
208 g (7.34 ounces)
193 g (6.81 ounces)
Thickness
7.7 mm (0.3 inches)
8.1 mm (0.32 inches)
Width
77.4 mm (3.05 inches)
76.7 mm (3.02 inches)
Height
157.5 mm (6.2 inches)
167.8 mm (6.61 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
-
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
-
Waterproof depth rating
2 m
-
Volume
93.87 cm³
104.25 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
-
Color options
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Black
Lowest potential operating temperature
0 °C
-
Maximum operating temperature
35 °C
-
French Repairability Index
4.6
-
Display
Screen size
6.5"
6.4"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
IPS, LCD
Pixel density
458 ppi
274 ppi
Resolution
1242 x 2688 px
720 x 1600 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
-
Brightness (typical)
625 nits
-
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
-
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass 6
-
Supports HDR10
✔
-
Supports Dolby Vision
✔
-
Contrast ratio
1000000:1
-
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
64GB, 256GB, 512GB
32GB
RAM
4GB
3GB
Android version
-
Android 10
CPU speed
2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
4 x 2.3 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
GPU clock speed
-
650 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
2133 MHz
1600 MHz
Semiconductor size
7 nm
12 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
-
DirectX 10
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL version
-
3.2
OpenGL ES version
-
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
6 threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
-
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
34.1 GB/s
14.9 GB/s
OpenCL version
-
1.2
L2 cache
8 MB
-
EMMC version
-
5.1
DDR memory version
4
4
Maximum memory amount
-
6GB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
-
5W
Release date
2018
2020
Has NX bit
✔
✔
L1 cache
128 KB
-
Number of transistors
6900 million
-
GPU turbo
-
680 MHz
Has an external memory slot
-
✔
Turbo clock speed
2.49GHz
-
Maximum amount of external memory supported
-
128GB
Bits executed at a time
-
128
VFP version
-
4
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP & 12 MP
13 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Front camera
7MP
8MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
-
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
1080 x 30 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.4 & f/1.8
-
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
-
Has a BSI sensor
✔
-
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
-
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
-
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
-
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
✔
Optical zoom
2x
-
Number of flash LEDs
2
1
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
-
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
f/2.0
Has timelapse function
✔
-
Pixel size (main camera)
1.4 µm & 1 µm
-
Operating system
Has theme customization
-
✔
Has dark mode
-
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
-
Has battery health check
✔
-
Has focus modes
-
✔
Can offload apps
✔
-
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Supports split screen
-
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
-
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Is free and open source
-
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
-
✔
Can block app tracking
✔
-
Blocks cross-site tracking
✔
-
Gets direct OS updates
✔
-
Has AirPlay
✔
-
Has Quick Start
✔
-
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Supports widgets
-
✔
Has offline voice recognition
-
✔
More languages supported
56
125
Battery
Battery power
3174 mAh
4000 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
-
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
15W
-
Wireless charging speed
7.5W
-
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Battery life
16.1 hours
-
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
-
Has LDAC
-
✔
Has aptX
-
✔
Number of microphones
3
2
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
-
✔
Has a radio
-
✔
Features
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
1024 MBits/s
150 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
50 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
-
✔
USB version
2
2
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
1 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
-
✔
Bluetooth version
5
5
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
-
Supports Galileo
✔
-
Body SAR (US)
1.52W/kg
-
Head SAR (US)
1.39W/kg
-
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Body sar (eu)
0.99W/kg
-
Head SAR (eu)
0.99W/kg
-
Uses 3D facial recognition
✔
-
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