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| Global Score | |
| 78.3 | 91.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| -- | Android 11 |
| 2017-09-19 | 2021-01-29 |
| 5.83 x 2.87 x 0.29 inches | 5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.50 ounces | 6.03 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Pink and Silver | Gray, Phantom pink, Violet and White |
| Aluminum | Aluminum and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 700.00 | $ 722.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 6.2 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 424 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| -- | 1300 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 14.66 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 19.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 25.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.57 inches (1/1.76") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.45 | 10.78 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2700mAh Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.64 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy S21 is better than the Xperia XZ1, with a 91.8 score against 78.3. The Samsung Galaxy S21 is a noticeably newer device than the Xperia XZ1, although it is a bit heavier and a little thicker. Galaxy S21 has just a little better performance than Sony Xperia XZ1, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Galaxy S21 also has a higher amount of RAM.
Galaxy S21 has a much better looking screen than Sony Xperia XZ1, and although they both have the same pixel density, the Galaxy S21 also has a bit higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 and a bigger display. Xperia XZ1 counts with a superior memory capacity for games and applications than Galaxy S21, because although it has only 64 GB internal memory, it also counts with a slot for external memory cards that admits a maximum of 1,95 TB.
Samsung Galaxy S21 features a really longer battery life than Xperia XZ1, because it has a 48 percent more battery size. Galaxy S21 takes slightly better pictures and videos than Sony Xperia XZ1, because although it has a camera with a way worse resolution, it also counts with a bigger diafragm aperture to take better low-light captures and video, a way better 7680x4320 video quality and a much bigger camera sensor which offers a much better image and video quality.
Galaxy S21 is a bit more expensive than Sony Xperia XZ1, but you can get a better phone for that extra dollars.
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