In depth comparison and review of Apple iPhone 7 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple iPhone 7 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | A1784 | SM-G996B/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 158.2 mm | 161.5 mm | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has greater height than Apple iPhone 7 Plus. |
Width | 77.9 mm | 75.6 mm | Apple iPhone 7 Plus has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G. |
Depth | 7.3 mm | 7.8 mm | Apple iPhone 7 Plus is narrower than Apple iPhone 7 Plus. |
Weight | 188 g | 200 g | Apple iPhone 7 Plus is lighter than Apple iPhone 7 Plus. |
Body Colour | Silver | Rose gold | Black | Gold | Jet black | Phantom black | Phantom silver | Phantom violet | Phantom gold | Phantom red | |
Body Material | 7000 Series aluminium | - | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IEC 60529 IP67 | IP68 | |
Repairability Index | 6.4 (out of 10) | - | |
SAR Value | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.19 W/kg (body) | 1.335 W/kg (body), 0.541 W/kg (head), 2.23 W/kg (limb) | |
Connector Type | Lightning | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Apple iPhone 7 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Retina HD display with IPS technology | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has larger screen size than Apple iPhone 7 Plus. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has better screen resolution than Apple iPhone 7 Plus. |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 394 ppi | Apple iPhone 7 Plus has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G. |
Max Brightness | 625 cd/m² | - | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Contrast Ratio | 1300:1 | - | |
HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Eye Comfort Shield | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | Dual-domain pixels, Display Zoom, Reachability (screen shifting), Landscape Views | AOD(Always On Display) | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Apple iPhone 7 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Apple A10 Fusion - with M10 motion | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
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Clock Speed | - | 2.9 GHz | |
Processor Core Qty | - | 8-core | |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Apple iPhone 7 Plus has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | - | Mali-G78 MP14 |
MEMORY | Apple iPhone 7 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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RAM | - | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 7 Plus. |
User Memory | - | 102.2 GB |
CAMERA | Apple iPhone 7 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
Sensor Type | BSI | - | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/2.2 | Apple iPhone 7 Plus has better lens aperture than Apple iPhone 7 Plus. |
Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 1.4 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | 3x | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has better optical zoom than Apple iPhone 7 Plus. |
Digital Zoom | 10x | 30x | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has better digital zoom than Apple iPhone 7 Plus. |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | Depth of field | Face retouch, Grid Line | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Timer mode | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Night, Motion Photo, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, Director's View | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Body and face detection | - | Apple iPhone 7 Plus has face detection. |
Light Source | Quad LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 7680 x 4320 (UHD 8K) at 24fps, Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30 fps, Super Steady 1080p video support at 60 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Focus Pixels, Hybrid IR filter, Exposure control, noise reduction, geotagging | Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, Scene Optimiser, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Super steady, Quick Measure, Zoom-In Mic, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Hybrid Optic Zoom 3x, Super Resolution Zoom up to 30x, Digital zoom up to 12x for video |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/1.76" | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.8 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has better second camera lens aperture than Apple iPhone 7 Plus. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 79 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.8 μm | |
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | Capture depth information | - | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 64 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/1.72" | |
Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.0 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 76 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 0.8 μm | |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 7 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has better front camera resolution than Apple iPhone 7 Plus. |
Sensor Type (Front) | BSI | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
HDR Mode (Front) | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Burst mode, Timer mode | - | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Body and face detection | - | Apple iPhone 7 Plus has face detection. |
Light Source (Front) | Retina Flash | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | Exposure control, Auto image stabilisation | Dual Pixel AF |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple iPhone 7 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | - | 4800 mAh | |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Samsung Super Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
Standby Time | 384 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 1260 minutes | 2400 minutes | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Apple iPhone 7 Plus. |
Run Time Details | Talk (3G): up to 1260 min Standby: up to 384 hrs Active online usage (3G): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 14 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 60 hrs |
Talk (4G): up to 2400 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 17 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 22 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 75 hrs |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
CELLULAR | Apple iPhone 7 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | iOS 10 | Android 11 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Apple iPhone 7 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, LTE Advanced, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 27, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 800 SMR, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Apple iPhone 7 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AIFF, PCM, Audible, MP3, Apple Lossless, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | AVI, MOV, M-JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | Apple iPhone 7 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometer | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, FaceTime, AirPlay wireless streaming, AirPrint wireless printing, iCloud Photo Sharing, AirDrop function, Apple TV support (2nd, 3rd), MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, CarPlay function, Family Sharing feature, QuickType keyboard, Handoff, iCloud Keychain, Spotlight Search, Notification Center, M10 motion coprocessor, HomeKit, Night Shift | Air View, MIMO technology, Smart Select, Samsung KNOX, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Bixby Vision, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, PENUP, Bixby key, Samsung Knox Vault, Private Share function, Enhanced Game Booster |
OTHERS | Apple iPhone 7 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G |
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Included Accessories | USB cable, power adapter, Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector | SIM card removal tool, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | IEC 60529 IP67, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m | |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - | |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - | |
Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) | - |