Apple iPhone 16e
$599
Apple iPhone 16e vs Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy S21
$799
| iPhone 16e | Galaxy S21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 599 | USD 799 |
| Battery | 4005 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging (W) | 20 | 25 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| Display | 6.1" • Super Retina XDR OLED • 60Hz | 6.2" • Dynamic AMOLED 2X • 120Hz |
| Main Camera | 48MP | 12MP |
| Front Camera | 12MP | 10MP |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 11 |
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Key Differences
Only the differences that meaningfully separate these phones.
Price
USD 200 cheaper
iPhone 16eUSD 599
vsGalaxy S21USD 799
Charging
5 W faster wired charging
Galaxy S2125 W wired
vsiPhone 16e20 W wired
Performance
Different chipsets
iPhone 16eApple A18
vsGalaxy S21Samsung Exynos 2100
Display
120 Hz refresh
Galaxy S21120 Hz
vsiPhone 16e60 Hz
Camera
Higher-resolution main camera
iPhone 16e48MP rear
vsGalaxy S2112MP rear
Best For
Where each phone stands out based on this comparison.
Best if you want
Lower priceApple iPhone 16e
Much lower purchase priceUSD 599
Higher-resolution main camera48MP rear
Best if you want
More hardwareSamsung Galaxy S21
Faster wired charging25 W wired
Up to 120 Hz display6.2-inch
What CompareTab says about Apple iPhone 16e vs Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy S21 has the larger display and faster wired charging than iPhone 16e, with a 120 Hz display instead of 60 Hz, 25 W wired charging versus 20 W, an ultrawide rear camera, and a telephoto rear camera. Apple iPhone 16e, however, is around $200 cheaper. The choice comes down to Galaxy S21’s faster charging, smoother display, and camera features versus iPhone 16e’s lower price.
