iPhone 13 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 - Specs & Prices

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iPhone 13

10 user reviews

Galaxy S21

4 user reviews

Pros

Super Retina XDR OLED display
4K video recording
5G compatible
Improved battery
A15 Bionic chip

Pros

Great design
120Hz refresh rate
Fast performance
Powerful camera
Comfortable size

Cons

No design upgrade

Cons

Display is a downgrade; only HD
No charger included
No expandable storage

iPhone 13 vs Galaxy S21: Reviews

Apple iPhone 13

* Save $100 plus $200 rebate

Retailer: Red Pocket

Storage: 128GB

Network: AT&T

Condition: NEW

Price: $26/mo*
0% APR for 24 mths

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Network: AT&T

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Network: AT&T

The Apple iPhone 13 has 128GB storage capacity. It includes a 6.1 inches screen and 12 MP camera. This new iPhone 13 is available from Red Pocket with AT&T network coverage and prices starting from $26/mo.

Best Deals

Device	128GB	256GB	512GB
Apple iPhone 13 AT&T	$26/mo	$30/mo	$39/mo
Apple iPhone 13 Verizon	$74/mo	$56/mo	$63/mo
Apple iPhone 13 T-Mobile	$74/mo	$30/mo	$30/mo
Apple iPhone 13 Unlocked	$26/mo	$30/mo	$39/mo

Samsung Galaxy S21

* $50 Off with 12 Month Plan

Retailer: Mint Mobile

Storage: 128GB

Network: T-Mobile

Condition: NEW

Price: $21/mo*
0% APR for 24 mths

See Deal Full price: $499

Network: T-Mobile

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Network: T-Mobile

The Samsung Galaxy S21 has 128GB storage capacity. It includes a 6.2 inches screen and 64 MP camera. This new Galaxy S21 is available from Mint Mobile with T-Mobile network coverage and prices starting from $21/mo.

Best Deals

Device	128GB
Samsung Galaxy S21 T-Mobile	$21/mo
Samsung Galaxy S21 Unlocked	$21/mo

iPhone 13 vs Galaxy S21: Display

	iPhone 13	Galaxy S21
Screen size	6.1 inches	6.2 inches
Display	Super Retina XDR	FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Screen resolution	2532x1170 pixels	1080x2400

iPhone 13 vs Galaxy S21: Cameras

	iPhone 13	Galaxy S21
Cameras	Dual	Triple
Back camera	12 MP	64 MP
Camera type	Wide, Ultra Wide, Telephoto	Wide, Ultra Wide, Telephoto
Front camera	12 MP	10 MP
Optical zoom	2x zoom	hybrid 3x zoom
Night mode

iPhone 13 vs Galaxy S21: Performance

	iPhone 13	Galaxy S21
Processor	Apple A15 Bionic	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
RAM	4GB	8GB
Storage sizes	128GB	128GB, 256GB

iPhone 13 vs Galaxy S21: Cellular

	iPhone 13	Galaxy S21
5G
eSIM
VoLTE
WiFi calling

iPhone 13 vs Galaxy S21: Design

	iPhone 13	Galaxy S21
Dimensions	5.78 x 2.81 x 0.3 inches	5.97 x 2.8 x 0.31 inches
Weight	6.14 ounces	5.96 ounces
Screen protection	Ceramic Shield
Water resistant	IP68	IP68

iPhone 13 vs Galaxy S21: Battery Life

	iPhone 13	Galaxy S21
Battery life (video playback)	19 hours	15 hours
Wireless charging

iPhone 13 vs Galaxy S21: Multimedia

	iPhone 13	Galaxy S21
HDR Screen
Video resolution	4K UHD, FHD,HD	8K, 4K

iPhone 13 vs Galaxy S21: Specs

	iPhone 13	Galaxy S21
GPS
Operating System	iOS 15.x	Android 11, One UI 3.1
Secure Authentication	3D Face unlock	Fingerprint
Voice Commands
Release Date	September 24, 2021	January 29, 2021
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