Samsung Galaxy S23 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21

Here you can compare Samsung Galaxy S23 5G and Samsung Galaxy S21. Comparing Samsung Galaxy S23 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Samsung Galaxy S23 5G stands against Samsung Galaxy S21 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Samsung Galaxy S23 5G is ₹42,999 and for Samsung Galaxy S21 is ₹69,999. The details of both of these products were last updated on Apr 23, 2025.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S23 5GSamsung Galaxy S21
OSAndroid v13Android v10
Display6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz
CPU3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Battery3900 mAh, Li-ion Battery4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
RAM8 GB8 GB
Price₹42,999₹69,999
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Overview

Specs Score87 / 10088 / 100
Better Specs
Display Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Better Resolution
CPU Clock Speed3.36 GHz
Faster Clock Speed
2.9 GHz
Rear Camera50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple
Better Camera Resolution
64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple
Front Camera12 MP
Better Front Camera Resolution
10 MP

General

Country of OriginIndia
ModelGalaxy S23Galaxy S21 5G
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+Nano SIMNano+Nano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Release DateFebruary 01, 2023January 14, 2021

Design

Dimensions70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6 mm71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm
Weight168 g169 g
ColorsPhantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender

Display

TypeColor AMOLED Screen (16M Colors)Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio20.5:920:9
PPI~ 422 PPI~ 421 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 88.1%~ 87.2%
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
FeaturesAlways-on display, 1750nits Peak BrightnessAlways-on Display, HDR10+
NotchYes, Punch HoleYes, Punch Hole

Memory

RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Connectivity

GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G BandsSA/NSA/Sub6
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes, Dual Stand-By
Vo5GYes
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi VersionWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
BluetoothYes, v5.3, A2DP, LEYes, v5.0, A2DP, LE
USBYes, USB-C v3.2Yes, USB-C v3.2
USB FeaturesUSB on-the-go, USB ChargingUSB on-the-go, USB Charging

Extra

GPSYes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Fingerprint SensorYes, In DisplayYes, In Display
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, BarometerAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
NFCYesYes
Water ResistanceYes, 1.5 m upto 30 minYes, 1.5 m upto 30 min
IP RatingIP68IP68
Dust ResistantYesYes
Extra FeaturesAI Mobile (Galaxy Mobile), Embedded-SIM Support

Camera

Rear Camera50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm
10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto)
70mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, 3x optical zoom
12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto)
12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
OISYesYes
Auto FocusYes
FeaturesAR Zone, Bixby Vison, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Video Feature: Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow Mo, VideoAuto-HDR, Panorama
Video Recording8K @ 24/30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF
Punch Hole
10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole
Front Video Recording4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD

Technical

OSAndroid v13Android v10
Custom UIOne UI 5.1
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Samsung Exynos 2100
CPU3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5101x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55
GPUAdreno 740Mali-G78 MP14
JavaNoNo
BrowserYesYes

Multimedia

EmailYesYes
MusicMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APEYes
VideoMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBMYes
FM RadioNoNo
Document ReaderYesYes

Battery

TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size3900 mAh, Li-ion Battery4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast ChargingYes, 25W Fast ChargingYes, 25W Fast Charging
Wireless ChargingYes, 10WYes, 15W
Reverse ChargingYes, 4.5WYes, 4.5W

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