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| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 89.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Samsung |
| Android 11 | Android 11 |
| 2021-09-20 | 2022-01-11 |
| 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches | 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Glacier and Obsidian | -- |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2688 x 1892 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 396 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| 800 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 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 | -- |
| 10.01 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4449mAh Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 6.32 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Galaxy S21 FE has a score of 89.1, which is just a bit better than Microsoft Surface Duo 2's overall score of 85.3. The Galaxy S21 FE design is a lot thicker but noticeably lighter than the Microsoft Surface Duo 2, and both were released with only 4 months difference. Both devices we are comparing include the same Android 11 OS (operating system), so both of them should provide very similar operating system features.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's processor is just as good as the CPU in Microsoft Surface Duo 2, and although the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has 2 GB less RAM memory, they both have a Octa-Core CPU. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a slightly better screen than Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has a just a bit less pixels per screen inch, it also counts with a larger screen and a way better 1892 x 2688 resolution.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 takes just a bit better videos and photos than Galaxy S21 FE, and although they both have the same video frame rates, the same video resolution and the same resolution camera in the back, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 also has a bigger aperture for better low-light captures and videos.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features as much memory for games and applications as Microsoft Surface Duo 2, they have the same 128 GB internal memory. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's battery duration is just as good as Microsoft Surface Duo 2's battery lifetime, although the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE also has a 1 percent greater battery capacity.
The Galaxy S21 FE costs more money than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, but you can get a better phone for that extra dollars.
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