Samsung Galaxy A34 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
26.3Performance37.2
45.2Display56.3
41.7Camera72
43.7Battery46.4
78.7Features78.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A34 5G10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 41.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+30) and display (+11). Samsung Galaxy A34 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
- 13% lower weight: 199 g vs 228 g
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 37 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 42
- 208% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 13 MP
- 125% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 48 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.6 ″ | 6.8 ″+3% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 390 ppi | 515 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,500 nits+50% |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 263,424Top 88% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 126,989Top 82% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 165,563Top 72% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 227,841Top 82% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 520,000Top 75% | 783,817+51%Top 65% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010Top 70% | 1,430+42%Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Top 74% | 3,550+45%Top 56% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP+125% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 10 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 40 MP+208% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g+13% | 228 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+1% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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