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Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G vs ZTE Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G and ZTE Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition: 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 Aerospace Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 7.6 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,800 mAh
- against 4,600 mAh
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- OS Version
- 15
- against 11
ZTE Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 884,700
- against 749,100
- RAM Capacity
- 18 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,000 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 749,100 | 884,700 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,334 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,339 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with Cortex-X1, Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores. | 1x Cortex X1 at 2.84 GHz + 3x Cortex A78 at 2.42 GHz + 4x Cortex A55 at 1.8 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 | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Silver, Red, Purple, Pink | Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Body Height | 161.5 mm | 161.5 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.3 % | 91 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Aluminium Alloy, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,800 mAh Best value | 4,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 394 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Gorilla Glass Victus, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 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 n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 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, UWB, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, ANT+ | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | — |
| SAR American Head | 0.65 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.95 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.54 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.33 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 422 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ | DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Axon 30 Ultra Aerospace Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G996B, SM-G996B/DS, SM-G996U, SM-G996U1, SM-G996W, SM-G996N, SM-G9960 | — |
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