Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G vs ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 5G and ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S21 5G | Axon 30 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Camera | 7.2 | 8.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 421 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Weight
- 169 g
- against 188 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,600 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 18 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S21 5G | Axon 30 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.91 GHz Best value | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 899,100 | 884,700 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,002 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,014 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X1, Cortex-A78, and Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core processor with one Cortex-X1 core at 2.84 GHz, three Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 18 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S21 5G | Axon 30 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, White, Purple, Pink | Black, White, Blue, Brown, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 71.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Body Height | 151.7 mm | 161.5 mm |
| Weight | 169 g Best value | 188 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.2 % | 91.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S21 5G | Axon 30 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,600 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 65 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S21 5G | Axon 30 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 421 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S21 5G | Axon 30 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S21 5G | Axon 30 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S21 5G | Axon 30 Ultra 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 | Galaxy S21 5G | Axon 30 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 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+ | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 |
| 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 | Galaxy S21 5G | Axon 30 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S21 5G | Axon 30 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G991B, SM-G991B/DS, SM-G991U, SM-G991U1, SM-G991W, SM-G991N, SM-G9910, SM-G991Q, SCG09 | A2022P, A2022PG |
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