Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 78.9 | 89.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 11 |
| 2019-05-07 | 2022-01-11 |
| 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches | 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | -- |
| Plastic | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 167.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.7 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") 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 | |
| 3700mAh Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.68 | 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 has a general score of 89.1, which is much better than the Google Pixel 3a XL's overall score of 78.9. Even though the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is just a little heavier than the Google Pixel 3a XL, it's just a little thinner and noticeably newer. Both devices we compare here use the same Android 11 OS, so both should provide very similar operating system features.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a bit sharper screen than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a little bit larger screen, a slightly better 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution and a just a little greater pixel density. Galaxy S21 FE counts with a much better memory capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has 128 GB internal storage capacity.
The Galaxy S21 FE has a bit faster processor than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Galaxy S21 FE also has 2 GB more RAM memory. Galaxy S21 FE features better battery life than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a 22 percent greater battery size. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE counts with just a bit better camera than Google Pixel 3a XL, although it has a worse 3840x2160 (4K) video quality and a back-facing camera with a worse 12 mega-pixels resolution, they both have a F1.8 camera aperture.
Although Galaxy S21 FE is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Google Pixel 3a XL, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Google Pixel 3a XL. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get Google Pixel 3a XL, letting go a couple features and specs, but you will get the most with your savings.
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