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| Global Score | |
| 82.9 | 89.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 11, 10 | Android 11 |
| 2020-08-20 | 2022-01-11 |
| 5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 inches | 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.04 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Just black | -- |
| Plastic and Plastic | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 349.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 444 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AA chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 618 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/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm 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, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.12 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | 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 Galaxy S21 FE has an overall score of 89.1, which is slightly better than the Google Pixel 4a's 82.9 general score. These phones have the same Android 11 OS (Operating System), so both of them should give you the same operating system features. Galaxy S21 FE's construction is newer and just a little thinner than Google Pixel 4a's, although it is also somewhat heavier.
Galaxy S21 FE counts with a little bit better processing power than Google Pixel 4a. Both of them have the same RAM memory amount and a Octa-Core CPU. Google Pixel 4a counts with a little bit better screen than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has a bit smaller screen, and they both have the same resolution of 1080 x 2340, the Google Pixel 4a also counts with a just a little more pixels per inch in the display.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features as much storage to store more games and applications as the Google Pixel 4a, both of them have exactly the same 128 GB internal memory capacity. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features a much longer battery duration than Google Pixel 4a, because it has a 43% larger battery capacity.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE takes slightly better photos and videos than Google Pixel 4a, although it has a smaller diafragm aperture, a worse (4K) video resolution and a lesser MP resolution back camera.
Although Galaxy S21 FE is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Google Pixel 4a, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Google Pixel 4a. So if you need that extra features and specs, you can buy Galaxy S21 FE, otherwise you can save a couple dollars and buy the Google Pixel 4a, resigning a couple specs and features.
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