iPhone 14vs Galaxy S21+
Weighted overall score across performance, camera, battery, RAM, storage and display — plus the full spec sheet below.
Score breakdown
How each phone scores per category, out of 100.
Performance
iPhone 14 82
Galaxy S21+ 68
Camera
iPhone 14 24
Galaxy S21+ 57
Battery
iPhone 14 74
Galaxy S21+ 89
RAM
iPhone 14 61
Galaxy S21+ 71
Storage
iPhone 14 100
Galaxy S21+ 71
Display
iPhone 14 91
Galaxy S21+ 79
Full specifications
Every field on record — collapse a category to skip it.
iPhone 14
Galaxy S21+
RAM Differs
6GB RAM
8GB RAM
RAM Differs
iPhone 14 6GB RAM
Galaxy S21+ 8GB RAM
Body Differs
172g, 7.8mm thickness
200g (Sub6), 202g (mmWave), 7.8mm thickness
Body Differs
iPhone 14 172g, 7.8mm thickness
Galaxy S21+ 200g (Sub6), 202g (mmWave), 7.8mm thickness
Video Differs
2160p
4320p
Video Differs
iPhone 14 2160p
Galaxy S21+ 4320p
Camera Differs
12MP
64MP
Camera Differs
iPhone 14 12MP
Galaxy S21+ 64MP
Battery Differs
3279mAh
4800mAh
Battery Differs
iPhone 14 3279mAh
Galaxy S21+ 4800mAh
Chipset Differs
Apple A15 Bionic
Exynos 2100
Chipset Differs
iPhone 14 Apple A15 Bionic
Galaxy S21+ Exynos 2100
OS Differs
iOS 16, up to iOS 26.6
Android 11, up to 4 major OS updates
OS Differs
iPhone 14 iOS 16, up to iOS 26.6
Galaxy S21+ Android 11, up to 4 major OS updates
Storage Differs
128GB/256GB/512GB storage, no card slot
128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
Storage Differs
iPhone 14 128GB/256GB/512GB storage, no card slot
Galaxy S21+ 128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
Battery type Differs
PD2.015W
25W15W
Battery type Differs
iPhone 14 PD2.015W
Galaxy S21+ 25W15W
Display resolution Differs
1170x2532 pixels
1080x2400 pixels
Display resolution Differs
iPhone 14 1170x2532 pixels
Galaxy S21+ 1080x2400 pixels
Display size Differs
6.1"
6.7"
Display size Differs
iPhone 14 6.1"
Galaxy S21+ 6.7"
Release date Differs
Released 2022, September 16
Released 2021, January 29
Release date Differs
iPhone 14 Released 2022, September 16
Galaxy S21+ Released 2021, January 29
iPhone 14
Galaxy S21+
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Technology
iPhone 14 GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Galaxy S21+ GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
2G bands
iPhone 14 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Galaxy S21+ GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G bands
iPhone 14 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Galaxy S21+ HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2882, A2884
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - SM-G996U1
4G bands
iPhone 14 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2882, A2884
Galaxy S21+ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - SM-G996U1
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2882, A2884
2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-G996U1
5G bands
iPhone 14 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2882, A2884
Galaxy S21+ 2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - SM-G996U1
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
Speed
iPhone 14 HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Galaxy S21+ HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
iPhone 14
Galaxy S21+
Announced
2022, September 07
2021, January 14
Announced
iPhone 14 2022, September 07
Galaxy S21+ 2021, January 14
Status
Available. Released 2022, September 16
Available. Released 2021, January 29
Status
iPhone 14 Available. Released 2022, September 16
Galaxy S21+ Available. Released 2021, January 29
iPhone 14
Galaxy S21+
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm (6.36 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Dimensions
iPhone 14 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Galaxy S21+ 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm (6.36 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Weight
172 g (6.07 oz)
200 g (Sub6), 202 g (mmWave) (7.05 oz)
Weight
iPhone 14 172 g (6.07 oz)
Galaxy S21+ 200 g (Sub6), 202 g (mmWave) (7.05 oz)
Build
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Build
iPhone 14 Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Galaxy S21+ Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
SIM
iPhone 14 · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Galaxy S21+ · Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
iPhone 14
Galaxy S21+
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Type
iPhone 14 Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Galaxy S21+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Size
6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
6.7 inches, 107.8 cm2 (~88.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Size
iPhone 14 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Galaxy S21+ 6.7 inches, 107.8 cm2 (~88.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
Resolution
iPhone 14 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Galaxy S21+ 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection
iPhone 14 Ceramic Shield glass
Galaxy S21+ Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
iPhone 14
Galaxy S21+
OS
iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 26.6
Android 11, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 7
OS
iPhone 14 iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 26.6
Galaxy S21+ Android 11, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 7
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China
Chipset
iPhone 14 Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Galaxy S21+ Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA/China
CPU
iPhone 14 Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
Galaxy S21+ Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA/China
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Mali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660 - USA/China
GPU
iPhone 14 Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Galaxy S21+ Mali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660 - USA/China
iPhone 14
Galaxy S21+
Card slot
No
No
Card slot
iPhone 14 No
Galaxy S21+ No
Internal
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Internal
iPhone 14 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM
Galaxy S21+ 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
iPhone 14
Galaxy S21+
Dual
12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
—
Dual
iPhone 14 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Galaxy S21+ —
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Features
iPhone 14 Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Galaxy S21+ LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Video
iPhone 14 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Galaxy S21+ 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Triple
—
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
Triple
iPhone 14 —
Galaxy S21+ 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
iPhone 14
Galaxy S21+
Single
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Single
iPhone 14 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Galaxy S21+ 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Features
HDR
HDR
Features
iPhone 14 HDR
Galaxy S21+ HDR
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Video
iPhone 14 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Galaxy S21+ 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
iPhone 14
Galaxy S21+
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Loudspeaker
iPhone 14 Yes, with stereo speakers
Galaxy S21+ Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No
No
3.5mm jack
iPhone 14 No
Galaxy S21+ No
iPhone 14
Galaxy S21+
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
WLAN
iPhone 14 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Galaxy S21+ Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
Bluetooth
iPhone 14 5.3, A2DP, LE
Galaxy S21+ 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Positioning
iPhone 14 GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Galaxy S21+ GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC
Yes
Yes
NFC
iPhone 14 Yes
Galaxy S21+ Yes
Radio
No
FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent)
Radio
iPhone 14 No
Galaxy S21+ FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent)
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB
iPhone 14 Lightning, USB 2.0
Galaxy S21+ USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
iPhone 14
Galaxy S21+
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Sensors
iPhone 14 Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Galaxy S21+ Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
iPhone 14
Galaxy S21+
Type
Li-Ion 3279 mAh (12.68 Wh)
Li-Ion 4800 mAh
Type
iPhone 14 Li-Ion 3279 mAh (12.68 Wh)
Galaxy S21+ Li-Ion 4800 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
15W wireless (MagSafe)
15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
25W wired, PD3.0
15W wireless (Qi)
4.5W reverse wireless
Charging
iPhone 14 Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
15W wireless (MagSafe)
15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Galaxy S21+ 25W wired, PD3.0
15W wireless (Qi)
4.5W reverse wireless
iPhone 14
Galaxy S21+
Colors
Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, Red, Yellow
Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red
Colors
iPhone 14 Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, Red, Yellow
Galaxy S21+ Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red
Models
A2882, A2649, A2881, A2884, A2883, iphone14,7
SM-G996B, SM-G996B/DS, SM-G996U, SM-G996U1, SM-G996W, SM-G996N, SM-G9960
Models
iPhone 14 A2882, A2649, A2881, A2884, A2883, iphone14,7
Galaxy S21+ SM-G996B, SM-G996B/DS, SM-G996U, SM-G996U1, SM-G996W, SM-G996N, SM-G9960
SAR
1.15 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)
0.65 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
SAR
iPhone 14 1.15 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)
Galaxy S21+ 0.65 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
0.98 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
0.54 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
iPhone 14 0.98 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
Galaxy S21+ 0.54 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
Price
$ 297.00 / £ 260.00 / € 323.00 / ₹ 64,900
$ 186.89 / £ 167.49 / € 274.90
Price
iPhone 14 $ 297.00 / £ 260.00 / € 323.00 / ₹ 64,900
Galaxy S21+ $ 186.89 / £ 167.49 / € 274.90
iPhone 14
Galaxy S21+
Performance
AnTuTu: 817125 (v9)
GeekBench: 4761 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 622276 (v8)
GeekBench: 3476 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 54fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Performance
iPhone 14 AnTuTu: 817125 (v9)
GeekBench: 4761 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Galaxy S21+ AnTuTu: 622276 (v8)
GeekBench: 3476 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 54fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Display
804 nits max brightness (measured)
883 nits max brightness (measured)
Display
iPhone 14 804 nits max brightness (measured)
Galaxy S21+ 883 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera
Photo / Video
Photo / Video
Camera
iPhone 14 Photo / Video
Galaxy S21+ Photo / Video
Loudspeaker
-25.2 LUFS (Very good)
-25.8 LUFS (Very good)
Loudspeaker
iPhone 14 -25.2 LUFS (Very good)
Galaxy S21+ -25.8 LUFS (Very good)
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 90h
Endurance rating 114h
Battery (old)
iPhone 14 Endurance rating 90h
Galaxy S21+ Endurance rating 114h