Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Sharp AQUOS sense9
34.4Performance21.8
49.1Display54
40.8Camera54.9
36.9Battery49.1
78.7Features73.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S218 spec wins — Sharp AQUOS sense9
InnoReviews verdict
Sharp AQUOS sense9 wins this phone face-off, 45.5 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+14) and battery (+12). 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 performance score: 34 vs 22
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
- 49% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 961
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 31% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,550 vs 2,713
Reasons to pick the Sharp AQUOS sense9
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 37
- 319% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 319% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Sharp AQUOS sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″+2% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Pro IGZO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 421 ppi | 422 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 2,000 nits+54% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Sharp AQUOS sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| 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) | 1,430+49%Top 46% | 961Bottom 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550+31%Bottom 50% | 2,713Bottom 29% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Sharp AQUOS sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+319% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+319% |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | — |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP+220% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Sharp AQUOS sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh+25% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 36 W+44% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Sharp AQUOS sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g | 166 g+3% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+11% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX5/IPX8/IP6X |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Sharp AQUOS sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Sharp AQUOS sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Sharp AQUOS sense9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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