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iPhone 13 Pro
73points
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
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iPhone 13 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Why is iPhone 13 Pro better than Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?
- 9.26% higher pixel density?
460 ppivs421 ppi - 14.29% higher resolution?
1170 x 2532 pxvs1080 x 2400 px - 20% more megapixels (front camera)?
12MPvs10MP - 744GB more internal storage?
1000GBvs256GB - 33.33% better video recording quality (main camera)?
2160 x 60 fpsvs3240 x 30 fps - 2.5x faster downloads?
7500 MBits/svs3000 MBits/s - 11.11% wider aperture at minimum focal length?
f/2 & f/1.6 & f/2.4vsf/1.8 & f/2 & f/2.2 - Gets direct OS updates?
Why is Samsung Galaxy S21 5G better than iPhone 13 Pro?
- 28% more battery power?
4000 mAhvs3125 mAh - 2GB more RAM memory?
8GBvs6GB - 2.44x more megapixels (main camera)?
64 MP & 12 MP & 12 MPvs12 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP - 39.58% faster CPU speed?
1 x 2.9 GHz & 3 x 2.8 GHz & 4 x 2.2 GHzvs2 x 3.2 GHz & 4 x 2 GHz - Has a fingerprint scanner?
- 33 g lighter?
171 gvs204 g - Has USB Type-C?
- 1.2 newer USB version?
3.2vs2
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User reviews
Overall rating
iPhone 13 Pro
9.2
81 User reviews
iPhone 13 Pro
9.2/10
81 User reviews
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
9.0
34 User reviews
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
9.0/10
34 User reviews
Features
Build quality
9.3/10
78 votes
8.9/10
34 votes
Display quality
9.2/10
78 votes
9.3/10
34 votes
Battery life
8.4/10
79 votes
8.0/10
34 votes
Photography
9.4/10
78 votes
8.9/10
34 votes
Performance
9.2/10
79 votes
9.1/10
34 votes
Comments
Finn
2 years ago
10 / 10
A superb phone
Finn
2 years ago
10 / 10
Pros
- Everything is perfect
Cons
6 users found this helpful
Oracle Mexico
2 years ago
6 / 10
Yeah, it's a good phone but... just the same as 12
Oracle Mexico
2 years ago
6 / 10
6 users found this helpful
Eduard
1 year ago
10 / 10
Review after 6 months of use
10 / 10
After 6 months of daily use with this phone, I want to share my experience with it.Starting with the design, I can say that this is one of the best built smartphones I've ever seen. The glass front and back combined with the stainless steel just make up for an amazing design.The screen also offers one of the best quality you can find in the market, I just wish it was a bit brighter for outdoor use.The performance is out of this world, no other phone even comes close to it. Social media scrolling, editing pictures and heavy gaming are easily handed by the A15 bionic chip. It's also extremely efficient so there are no heating or battery issues.The battery life on this phone has really impressed me, I can get 7h of screen on time on a daily basis, which is more than I expected for this tiny battery. The only thing I dislike is the slow charging compared to other flagships on the market, but I usually cahrge my device at night so it doesn't really bother me that much.Lastly I want to briefy talk about the cameras. Even though I was not really surprised at first by them, the more I use them, the more I appreciate having this device. Everything is consistent, even during the night, selfies are natural and high quality and videos are just the best you can find.Overall I'm very happy with the iPhone 13 Pro and I can recommend it to anyone who is looking for a new compact smartphone
Pros
- Long battery life
- Loud speakers
- Great cameras
Cons
- Slow charging speeds
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Design
weight
204 g
171 g
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
thickness
7.65 mm
7.9 mm
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
width
71.5 mm
71.2 mm
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
height
146.7 mm
151.7 mm
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔iPhone 13 Pro
✔Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
IP68
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
waterproof depth rating
6 m
1.5 m
The waterproof depth rating indicates how well the device is protected against water ingress and water pressure. Devices which can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming or diving.
volume
80.24 cm³
85.33 cm³
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
lowest potential operating temperature
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (iPhone 13 Pro)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy S21 5G)
The minimum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.
Display
screen size
6.1"
6.2"
The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
The type of technology used in the display.
pixel density
460 ppi
421 ppi
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
resolution
1170 x 2532 px
1080 x 2400 px
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
The frequency at which the display is refreshed (1 Hz = once per second). A higher refresh rate results in smoother UI animations and video playback.
touch sampling rate
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (iPhone 13 Pro)
240Hz
The touch sampling rate is the speed at which a screen can register your touch input and respond by rendering the next frame. Also called the touch refresh rate.
brightness (typical)
1200 nits
1300 nits
A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.
has branded damage-resistant glass
✔iPhone 13 Pro
✔Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
Gorilla Glass version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (iPhone 13 Pro)
Gorilla Glass Victus
Gorilla Glass is one of the most popular brands of chemically strengthened glass, manufactured by Corning. Several versions have been developed, the newer ones being more durable and providing better damage resistance.
Performance
internal storage
1000GB
256GB
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
RAM
6GB
8GB
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
Android version
∅
iPhone 13 Pro: Not applicable
Android 11
A newer version of Android generally provides a better user experience. Major Android releases include new features and improvements to performance, as well as important security updates.
AnTuTu benchmark score
839675
677991
AnTuTu is one of the most important benchmarks for Android devices. The score reflects the overall performance of a device by summing up results of individual tests that various parameters, such as RAM speed, CPU performance, 2D & 3D graphics performance.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
9570
5626
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). Source: 3DMark.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
11652
5763
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Unlimited version runs off-screen so that factors such as display resolution don’t affect the score. Source: 3DMark.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
3027
1804
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Extreme version is much more graphically-demanding than the standard Wild Life benchmark. Source: 3DMark.
Geekbench 6 result (multi)
5504
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy S21 5G)
Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 6 result (single)
2281
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy S21 5G)
Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Cameras
megapixels (main camera)
12 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP
64 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
megapixels (front camera)
12MP
10MP
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
has built-in optical image stabilization
✔iPhone 13 Pro
✔Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
3240 x 30 fps
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
wide aperture (main camera)
f/2 & f/1.6 & f/2.4
f/1.8 & f/2 & f/2.2
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔iPhone 13 Pro
✔Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
A dual-tone flash has LED lights with different color temperatures, delivering a better color balance to photos and videos.
has a BSI sensor
✔iPhone 13 Pro
✔Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
A BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔iPhone 13 Pro
✔Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔iPhone 13 Pro
✔Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.
Operating system
has clipboard warnings
✔iPhone 13 Pro (iOS 15)
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
This privacy feature alerts you with a small notification when an app copies data from your clipboard.
has location privacy options
✔iPhone 13 Pro (iOS 15)
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
This privacy feature allows you to share your approximate location with an app instead of your precise location.
has camera/microphone privacy options
✔iPhone 13 Pro (iOS 15)
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
You can enable or disable an app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also indication icons to show you when an app uses the camera or microphone.
has Mail Privacy Protection
✔iPhone 13 Pro (iOS 15)
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Mail Privacy Protection is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” to see when you’ve read an email. It also hides your IP address from senders.
has theme customization
✖iPhone 13 Pro
✔Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Android 11)
Theme customization allows you to easily change the appearance of the user interface (UI). For example, by changing the system colors or the app icons.
can block app tracking
✔iPhone 13 Pro (iOS 15)
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block this tracking, either across all apps or on a per-app basis.
blocks cross-site tracking
✔iPhone 13 Pro (iOS 15)
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
This setting (in the default browser) allows you to block cross-site tracking cookies and data to help protect your privacy.
has on-device machine learning
✔iPhone 13 Pro (iOS 15)
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Android 11)
On-device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app. The algorithms run on the device, where this sensitive data is then kept. Competing services upload the photos and perform this on their servers, which requires the sharing of personal data.
Can play games while they download
✖iPhone 13 Pro
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Android 11)
This means you don’t have to wait for the entire game to download first, as the later stages of the game download while you are playing.
Battery
battery power
3125 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
has wireless charging
✔iPhone 13 Pro
✔Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
Supports fast charging
✔iPhone 13 Pro
✔Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
charging speed
20W
25W
Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, it is important to use a compatible charger.
wireless charging speed
7.5W
15W
Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, a compatible wireless charger must be used.
has reverse wireless charging
✖iPhone 13 Pro
✔Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
The device can be used as a wireless charging station to power other gadgets.
reverse wireless charging speed
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (iPhone 13 Pro)
4.5W
Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed.
has a removable battery
✖iPhone 13 Pro
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
Has an ultra power-saving mode
✖iPhone 13 Pro
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
The ultra power-saving mode, also called low power mode, is an effective way to extend the battery life of the device. Usually, it involves limiting screen brightness and contrast, disabling location services, restricting connectivity, and turning off nonessential apps.
Audio
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✖iPhone 13 Pro
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has stereo speakers
✔iPhone 13 Pro
✔Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
has aptX
✖iPhone 13 Pro
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
has LDAC
✖iPhone 13 Pro
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX HD
✖iPhone 13 Pro
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
has aptX Adaptive
✖iPhone 13 Pro
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX Lossless
✖iPhone 13 Pro
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
Has a radio
✖iPhone 13 Pro
✖Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
number of microphones
2
2
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Features
has 5G support
✔iPhone 13 Pro
✔Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
The fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
download speed
7500 MBits/s (Apple A15 Bionic)
3000 MBits/s (Samsung Exynos 2100)
This is the maximum download speed supported. In reality, the download speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (such as your home/mobile network speeds).
upload speed
3000 MBits/s (Apple A15 Bionic)
422 MBits/s (Samsung Exynos 2100)
This is the maximum upload speed supported. In reality, the upload speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (for example your home/mobile network speeds).
Has USB Type-C
✖iPhone 13 Pro
✔Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
USB version
2
3.2
Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.
has NFC
✔iPhone 13 Pro
✔Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
NFC (near-field communication) allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
The number and type of SIM cards supported.
Has a fingerprint scanner
✖iPhone 13 Pro
✔Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
The device has a fingerprint scanner which identifies the user.
Miscellaneous
has a video light
✔iPhone 13 Pro
✔Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
A video light helps when recording a movie in low-light conditions.
DirectX version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (iPhone 13 Pro)
12 (Samsung Exynos 2100)
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
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