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| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 89.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 11 |
| 2019-05-07 | 2022-01-11 |
| 5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 inches | 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.19 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | -- |
| Plastic | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 186.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.6 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2220 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 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 | |
| 3000mAh Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.96 | 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 score of 89.1, which is much better than the Google Pixel 3a's general score of 78.8. Both phones in our current comparison have the same Android 11 OS (operating system). Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's design is extremely newer and just a bit thinner, but heavier than the Google Pixel 3a.
Galaxy S21 FE features a screen that is just as good as the display in Google Pixel 3a, because although the Galaxy S21 FE has a quite worse pixel count in each display inch, it also counts with a slightly better 1080 x 2340 resolution and a quite larger display. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features a way bigger storage capacity for games and applications than Google Pixel 3a, because it has 128 GB internal memory capacity.
The Galaxy S21 FE counts with a bit better processing unit than Google Pixel 3a, and although they both have a Octa-Core processing unit, the Galaxy S21 FE also has 2 GB more RAM memory. Galaxy S21 FE counts with just a bit better camera than Google Pixel 3a, although it has a worse video quality and a back camera with lesser mega-pixels resolution, they both have a same size camera aperture.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE counts with a way better battery performance than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a 4500mAh battery size against 3000mAh.
Although Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Google Pixel 3a, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Google Pixel 3a. If you want to save a few dollars, you can buy Google Pixel 3a, giving up a few features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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