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Galaxy S21+ vs Apple iPhone SE (2022)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Samsung · 2021

Galaxy S21+

77/ 100

Launch MSRP$999 USD

Apple

Apple iPhone SE (2022)

77/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Apple iPhone SE (2022) BETTER THAN Galaxy S21+?

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Galaxy S21+

Apple iPhone SE (2022)Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	Galaxy S21+	Apple iPhone	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	4,800 mAh	2,018 mAh	+4,800 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W	Standard	25W
Main Camera Sensor	12 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.7"	4.7"	6.7"
Chassis Weight	200g	N/A	200g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy S21+:

✓799g lighter chassis (200g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9000 lower launch MSRP ($999 vs $9999)
✓Larger 4,800 mAh battery capacity (+2,782 mAh more capacity)

Reasons to buy Apple iPhone SE (2022):

✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓4.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy S21+	Apple iPhone SE (2022)
1. Display & Screen🏆 Galaxy S21+ Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.7"	4.7"
Resolution & Density	2400x1080 (393 ppi)	FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,300 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Galaxy S21+ Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Apple A15 Bionic
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 11	iOS
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	4 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	256 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Apple iPhone SE (2022) Wins Camera
Primary Camera	12 MP, f/1.8, OIS	50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom	64 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	10 MP, f/2.2	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Galaxy S21+ Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm	N/A
Weight	200 g	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Galaxy S21+ Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,800 mAh	2,018 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W wired fast charging	Fast charging
Wireless Charging	15W wireless charging	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.0	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$999	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Apple iPhone SE (2022) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 77.1/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Apple iPhone SE (2022) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple A15 Bionic architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy Galaxy S21+:

Larger battery capacity: 4,800 mAh (+2,782 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 25W vs max 0W

When to buy Apple iPhone SE (2022):

Higher overall BeastScore: 77.1 vs top rival 77.0 · Higher resolution main sensor: 50 MP vs max 12 MP

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S21+ vs Apple iPhone SE (2022)

Which phone is better: Galaxy S21+ or Apple iPhone SE (2022)?

Apple iPhone SE (2022) leads with an overall BeastScore of 77.1/100 compared to Galaxy S21+ (77.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 77.1 vs top rival 77.0 and Higher resolution main sensor: 50 MP vs max 12 MP.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy S21+ and Apple iPhone SE (2022)?

Galaxy S21+ is equipped with a 6.7-inch display and 4800 mAh battery, while Apple iPhone SE (2022) features a 4.7-inch display and 2018 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy S21+ and Apple iPhone SE (2022)?

In lab hardware evaluations, Galaxy S21+ scores 75/100 in camera performance, while Apple iPhone SE (2022) scores 80/100.

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