Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
34.4Performance64.4
49.1Display43.7
40.8Camera55.7
36.9Battery60.8
78.7Features60
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S216 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold wins this phone face-off, 57.4 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+30) and battery (+24). Samsung Galaxy S21 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 S21
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 540% higher telephoto: 64 MP vs 10 MP
- 57% higher Pixel density: 421 ppi vs 269 ppi
- 45% lower weight: 171 g vs 309 g
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $2,899
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 34
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 37
- 1567% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 12 MP
- 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 10 ″+61% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2160x1584 |
| Pixel density | 421 ppi+57% | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,600 nits+23% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | 746,547Bottom 18% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 252,025Bottom 14% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 127,819Bottom 35% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 144,909Bottom 16% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 221,794Bottom 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,430Top 46% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550Bottom 50% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP+1567% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP+540% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | — |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,600 mAh+40% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+45% | 309 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+39% | 12.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium Hinge Housing and Advanced Armor Aluminum Frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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