Samsung Galaxy A21 vs Apple iPhone 18
One of these devices is still rumored — its specs are not official yet and may change before launch.
Samsung Galaxy A21: Specifications are still being confirmed — scores appear as data is verified.
Apple iPhone 18: Based on announced specs — scored in 5 categories.
Samsung Galaxy A21
5.0/ 10 — Below average
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Full specs & detailsOverall winner
Apple iPhone 18
7.4/ 10 — Good
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Full specs & detailsWhich is better?
- Apple iPhone 18 wins clearly over Samsung Galaxy A21 — 7.4 overall against 5.0.
- Apple iPhone 18 takes 3 of the 3 categories both phones are scored in.
- Samsung Galaxy A21 gives you the larger screen — 6.5 inches against 6.3 inches.
Category scores
| Category | Samsung Galaxy A21 | Apple iPhone 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 2.8 | 7.8Better |
| Display | 5.2 | 8.1Better |
| Battery | 5.5 | — |
| Design & Build | 6.2 | — |
| Software | 6.6 | 8.8Better |
| Audio | 6.5 | — |
| Camera | — | 5.8 |
| Call Quality | — | 7.8 |
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Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A21 | Apple iPhone 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Launch status | Available | Rumored |
| Release date | 26 Jun 2020 | — |
| Expected release window | — | 2027 |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android | iOS |
| OS version | Android 10, One UI 2.0 | iOS 27 |
| Chipset (as published) | Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) | Apple A20 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Hexa-core |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | — |
| Chipset | — | Apple A20 |
| Memory | ||
| Memory variants (RAM/storage) | 3 GB RAM + 32 GB | — |
| Card slot | Dedicated slot | None |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.5″ | 6.3″ |
| Resolution | 720 × 1,600 pixels | 1,206 × 2,622 pixels |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 4,000 mAh | — |
| Wired charging | 15W | — |
| Body & build | ||
| Dimensions | 167.8 × 76.7 × 8.1 mm | — |
| Weight | 193 g | — |
| Materials | Glass, Plastic | — |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | — |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | — |
| Audio | ||
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |
| Camera | ||
| Front cameras | 13 MP wide (f/2) | — |
| Rear cameras | — | 48 MP wide (f/1.6) · 48 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) |
| Video (max) | — | 4K@60fps |
| Network | ||
| Network technologies | — | 5G |
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