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Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Comparison between Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Lenovo and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Legion Phone Duel 2 | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 6.5 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 6.7 | 6.4 |
Which one is for you?
Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 421 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Weight
- 169 g
- against 259 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Charger Included
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Legion Phone Duel 2 | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.91 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 870,300 | 899,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,002 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,014 | — |
| CPU Description | 1x Cortex X1 at 2.84 GHz + 3x Cortex A78 at 2.42 GHz + 4x Cortex A55 at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X1, Cortex-A78, and Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Legion Phone Duel 2 | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Grey, White, Purple, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 9.9 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.5 mm | 71.2 mm |
| Body Height | 176 mm | 151.7 mm |
| Weight | 259 g | 169 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 87.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Legion Phone Duel 2 | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,500 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 90 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
Display
| Specification | Legion Phone Duel 2 | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.92″ Best value | 6.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 421 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 720 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | HDR10+, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Legion Phone Duel 2 | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Legion Phone Duel 2 | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Legion Phone Duel 2 | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Legion Phone Duel 2 | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Samsung DeX, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.74 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.08 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.46 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.51 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Legion Phone Duel 2 | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Legion Phone Duel 2 | Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-G991B, SM-G991B/DS, SM-G991U, SM-G991U1, SM-G991W, SM-G991N, SM-G9910, SM-G991Q, SCG09 |
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