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| Global Score | |
| 89 | 89.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| -- | Android 11 |
| 2020-10-15 | 2022-01-11 |
| 5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 inches | 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.33 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Just black and Sorta sage | -- |
| Aluminum and Aluminum | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 548.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 430 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor | Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 620 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.45 | 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 |
| 28.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.23 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, 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 |
| 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4080mAh Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 6 | 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
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a bit better than Google Pixel 5, getting a global score of 89.1 against 89. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a heavier cellphone than the Google Pixel 5, but both are equally thin. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and Google Pixel 5 have very similar screens, because although the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a quite inferior pixel number per inch of screen, and they both have the same exact 1080 x 2340 resolution, it also counts with a bit bigger display.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features as much memory capacity to store more games and applications as Google Pixel 5, both of them have equal 128 GB internal storage capacity. The Galaxy S21 FE has a bit better hardware performance than Google Pixel 5, although it has less RAM, they both have a Octa-Core processor.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE counts with a little better battery duration than Google Pixel 5, because it has a 4500mAh battery capacity. Google Pixel 5 captures a little bit better photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, and although they both have the same video frame rate and the same video resolution, the Google Pixel 5 also has a better resolution camera in the back and a bigger aperture.
Although Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a better device, it costs more than Google Pixel 5, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Google Pixel 5. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get the Google Pixel 5, giving up a few features and specs, but you will get the most with your money.
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