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Apple iPhone SE2 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Same Picksly score for both (26/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: not scored for both.
  • Smart: not scored for both.
  • Premium: not scored for both.

By use

  • Taking photos and videos: not scored for both.
  • Lasting a long time between charges: Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (4 vs 0).
  • Gaming and demanding apps: Apple iPhone SE2 (16 vs 7).
  • Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: level (0 and 0).

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionApple iPhone SE2Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
Overall score26/10026/100
Performance16/1007/100
Battery< 5/100< 5/100
Working memory (RAM)< 5/10020/100
Storage< 5/100< 5/100
Fast charging< 5/1007/100
Brightness< 5/10015/100
Updates75/10025/100
New price checkednot measurednot measured

How these scores are calculated

Apple iPhone SE2 sheet → Samsung Galaxy S21 5G sheet →