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Global Score
91.878.3
Basic Information
SamsungSony
Android 11--
2021-01-292017-09-19
5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches5.83 x 2.87 x 0.29 inches
6.03 ounces5.50 ounces
Gray, Phantom pink, Violet and WhiteBlack, Blue, Pink and Silver
Aluminum and PlasticAluminum
Scratch-Resistant GlassScratch-Resistant Glass
$ 722.00$ 700.00
Display / Screen
6.2 inches5.2 inches
2400 x 1080 pixels 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD)
Dynamic AMOLED IPS LCD
424 pixels per inch424 pixels per inch
1300 cd/m2 brightness--
No touch screenNo touch screen
9.28.2
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset
Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processorKryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor
8 GB RAM4 GB RAM
Adreno 660 GPUAdreno 540 GPU
9.639.36
Storage
128 GB internal memory64 GB internal memory
No SD card slotmicroSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot
10.114.66
Camera
12.00 MP + 10.00 MP19.00 MP + 13.00 MP
f/1.80 aperturef/2.00 aperture
26.00mm focal length25.00mm focal length
0.57 inches (1/1.76") sensor0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor
7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution
1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video
10.7810.45
Networks
Wi-FiWi-Fi
Mobile HotspotMobile Hotspot
5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPALTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA
Nano SIMNano SIM
10.76.7
Battery Life
4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery2700mAh Battery
Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Wireless Charging--
5.924.64
Other Features
Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0
GPSGPS
NFCNFC
Fingerprint ID ScannerFingerprint ID Scanner
Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor
FM Radio--

Comparison review

Samsung Galaxy S21 is better than Sony Xperia XZ1, getting a 91.8 score against 78.3. Even though Samsung Galaxy S21 is way newer than Sony Xperia XZ1, it's just a little bit heavier and a little thicker. Galaxy S21 features just a bit better processing power than Sony Xperia XZ1, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the Galaxy S21 also has a greater amount of RAM.

The Galaxy S21 features a brighter screen than Sony Xperia XZ1, and although they both have a higher pixels quantity per display inch, the Galaxy S21 also has a larger screen and a little higher 1080 x 2400 resolution. Xperia XZ1 counts with a much better storage for games and applications than Galaxy S21, because although it has only 64 GB internal storage capacity, it also counts with an external SD slot that holds up to 1,95 TB.

The Galaxy S21 features a much longer battery duration than Sony Xperia XZ1, because it has a 4000mAh battery capacity instead of 2700mAh. Galaxy S21 captures clearer videos and photos than Xperia XZ1, because although it has a camera in the back with way less mega-pixels resolution, it also counts with a much higher 7680x4320 video definition, a way larger sensor taking much higher quality photographs and a bigger aperture to capture better photos and videos in low-light situations.

Samsung Galaxy S21 costs a little more than Xperia XZ1, but it's still a great deal, because you can get a lot more for that extra money.




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