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| Global Score | |
| 82.5 | 89.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| -- | Android 11 |
| 2017-10-19 | 2022-01-11 |
| 6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 inches | 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.17 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Black and White | -- |
| Aluminum and Glass | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 152.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2880 x 1440 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| P-OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 537 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.7 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor | Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.79 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3520mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.52 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a little bit better than the Google Pixel 2 XL, having a overall score of 89.1 against 82.5. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's body has the same thickness than the Google Pixel 2 XL, but it's just a bit lighter. The Galaxy S21 FE counts with a bit more powerful processor than Google Pixel 2 XL, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the Galaxy S21 FE also has more RAM.
Google Pixel 2 XL features a bit better looking display than Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has a quite smaller screen, it also counts with a better resolution of 1440 x 2880 and a better screen pixel density. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and Google Pixel 2 XL count with similar storage to install applications and games or saving photos and videos, both have the same internal storage.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has just a bit better camera than Google Pixel 2 XL, although it has a worse 3840x2160 video quality and a worse resolution back facing camera, they both have a same size aperture. Galaxy S21 FE has longer battery life than Google Pixel 2 XL, because it has a 4500mAh battery capacity.
Although Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Google Pixel 2 XL, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Google Pixel 2 XL. If you want to save a few dollars, you can buy Google Pixel 2 XL, letting go a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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