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› Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, 8GB/256GB versus Apple iPhone XR 256GB Refurbished
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G versus Apple iPhone XR Refurbished
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, 8GB/256GB | Apple iPhone XR 256GB Refurbished |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 78,600 | KSh 54,800 |
| Sales | 13 - For Aug 2026 | 13 - For Aug 2026 |
| Average rating | 3.9 - 7 votes | 3.6 - 8 votes |
| Likes | 1 - For Aug 2026 | 5 - For Aug 2026 |
| Views | 661 - For Aug 2026 | 930 - For Aug 2026 |
| General | ||
| Available | January 2021 | September 2018 |
| Dimensions | 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 194 g |
| Colors | Phantom Violet Phantom Gray Phantom White Phantom Pink | Black Red Blue Yellow Coral |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Network features | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100; 4G: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66; 5G: N1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 | - |
| Key features | Aluminum frame construction 12MP triple main camera with OIS and Optical zoom IP68 dust and water resistance - Up to 1.5 meters for 30 min Wireless Samsung desktop experience - DeX Gorilla Glass Victus display protection Android 11 with up to 4 major Android upgrades | IP67 certified (dust and water resistant) Fast charging Wireless charging 4K video recording NFC PDAF OIS |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Android 11 One UI 7 Upto 4 Major Android Upgrades | iOS 12 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Apple GPU |
| Processor | 2.9 GHz Octa-core 5nm | Hexa-core |
| Chipset | Exynos 2100 | Apple A12 Bionic |
| Graphics processor | Mali-G78 MP14 | Apple GPU |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB |
| Storage | 256GB UFS 3.1 | 256GB |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Battery | 4000mAh Li-Po | - |
| Battery features | 25W Fast Wired Charging 15W Fast Wireless Charging - Qi 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging | - |
| Platform features | Plastic Back Aluminum Frame Dual Stereo Speakers IP68 Dust and Water Resistant - Up to 1.5m for 30 Min Hi-res Audio Samsung DeX / Wireless DeX Dolby Atmos Audio AKG Audio | - |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.2 Inches 1080 x 2400 Pixels | 6.1 inches 828 x 1792 pixels |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen 16M Colors | IPS screen 16M colors |
| Pixel density | 421 ppi | 326 ppi |
| Display features | Gorilla Glass Victus 120Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+ 1300 Nits Peak Brightness Always-on Display | - |
| Camera | ||
| Camera resolution | 12MP F1.8 + 64MP F2.0 + 12MP F2.2 | 12MP |
| Camera features | 12MP Wide / Dual Pixel PDAF / OIS 64MP Telephoto / PDAF / OIS / 1.1x Optical Zoom / 3x Hybrid Zoom 12MP 120-degree Ultrawide Auto-HDR Panorama LED Flash | Face detection Geo tagging Autofocus Panorama Touch to focus HDR PDAF OIS Quad LED flash |
| Video recording | 8K 24fps 4K 60/30fps 1080p 240/60/30fps 960fps@720p Slow Motion HDR10+ Stereo Audio Rec | 2160p 30fps |
| Front camera | ||
| Front camera resolution | 10MP F2.2 | 7MP |
| Front camera features | Dual Pixel PDAF Face Unlock HDR | HDR |
| Video recording | 4K 60/30fps 1080p 30fps Dual Video Call | 1080p 60fps |
| Sensors & connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint - Ultrasonic Accelerometer Ambient Light Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer | Face ID Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer |
| Connectivity | USB Type-C 3.2 / OTG Bluetooth 5.0 NFC Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Direct / Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi 6 GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO | USB 2.0 Bluetooth 5.0 NFC Dual band WiFi WiFi hotspot GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO QZSS |
| Connectivity features | - | - |