{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-vs-sony-xperia-10-vii/",
    "generated": "2026-08-28T05:21:41+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 VII",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G and the Sony Xperia 10 VII finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G leads on performance. The Sony Xperia 10 VII is the cheaper of the two at PKR 165,999 against PKR 169,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-11_20_40-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 169999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-18T06:23:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 66,
                "camera": 91,
                "battery": 52.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 96,
                "overall": 74.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 14, 2021",
                    "Dimensions": "151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "169 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.2 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2400 x 1080 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X Adaptive 120Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core Up to 2.9 GHz on Exynos version",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G78 MP14 / Adreno 660, depending on chipset",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11, One UI 3.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB LPDDR5",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "12MP + 64MP + 12MP, OIS, PDAF, 3x Hybrid Optical Zoom, up to 30x Space Zoom",
                    "Selfie camera": "10MP, f/2.2, Dual Pixel PDAF LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Sony Xperia 10 VII",
            "slug": "sony-xperia-10-vii",
            "brand": "Sony",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/sony/sony-xperia-10-vii/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-26-2026-11_39_50-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 165999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-03-04T06:17:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58.8,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 65.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 76.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2025",
                    "Dimensions": "155 x 68 x 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "160 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.1 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2520 pixels (~449 ppi density)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP, f/1.8 (wide), OIS, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) 8 MP, f/2.2 (telephoto), 2x optical zoom LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0 (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps3.5mm Jack"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Lithium Polymer), non-removable 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "30W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.5,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 66,
                    "sony-xperia-10-vii": 58.8
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 91,
                    "sony-xperia-10-vii": 94
                },
                "leader": "sony-xperia-10-vii"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 52.9,
                    "sony-xperia-10-vii": 65.8
                },
                "leader": "sony-xperia-10-vii"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 100,
                    "sony-xperia-10-vii": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 50,
                    "sony-xperia-10-vii": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 96,
                    "sony-xperia-10-vii": 100
                },
                "leader": "sony-xperia-10-vii"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Sony Xperia 10 VII costs PKR 4,000 less.",
        "Sony Xperia 10 VII packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Sony Xperia 10 VII charges 5W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has a 16 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or Sony Xperia 10 VII?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G and Sony Xperia 10 VII finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S21 5G and Sony Xperia 10 VII in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is listed at PKR 169,999 and Sony Xperia 10 VII at PKR 165,999. That makes Sony Xperia 10 VII cheaper by PKR 4,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or Sony Xperia 10 VII?",
            "answer": "Sony Xperia 10 VII scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G uses a 64 MP main sensor against 48 MP on Sony Xperia 10 VII, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or Sony Xperia 10 VII?",
            "answer": "Sony Xperia 10 VII leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G carries a 4000 mAh cell and Sony Xperia 10 VII a 5000 mAh cell, with 25W and 30W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or Sony Xperia 10 VII?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G runs the Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market while Sony Xperia 10 VII runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}