iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
49.5Performance37.5
50.7Display47.2
39Camera41.7
41.4Battery41.7
89.3Features78.7
9 spec wins — iPhone 13 Pro Max3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 13 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 50 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+12) and features (+11). Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 79
- 60% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,320 vs 1,450
- 55% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,650 vs 3,650
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 26% lower weight: 177 g vs 238 g
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+5% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2778x1284 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 458 ppi+14% | 401 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,150,000+11%Top 37% | 1,040,324Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,320+60%Top 15% | 1,450Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,650+55%Top 26% | 3,650Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,352 mAh | 4,500 mAh+3% |
| Wired charging | 27 W+8% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 238 g | 177 g+26% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+3% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 15 | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+50% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 13 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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