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| Global Score | |
| 80.8 | 89.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Nokia | Samsung |
| Android 11 | Android 11 |
| 2021-07-29 | 2022-01-11 |
| 6.76 x 3.21 x 0.42 inches | 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Granite Gre and Ultra Blue | -- |
| Plastic and Plastic | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 550.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| -- | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 393 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| 550 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SM4350 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 460 Gold, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 619 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.18 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 14.14 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 10.89 | 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 | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4630mAh Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 6.48 | 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 Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is better than the Nokia XR20, having an 89.1 score against 80.8. Even when the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and Nokia XR20 were only released 6 months apart, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is noticeably thinner and lighter. Both devices in this review use the same Android 11 OS (Operating System), so both should provide all the same OS features.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE counts with a bit superior processor than Nokia XR20. They have a 6 GB RAM and 8 cores. Nokia XR20 features a little bit better screen than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has a bit worse pixel count in each display inch, it also counts with a quite bigger display and a slightly better 1080 x 2400px resolution.
The Nokia XR20 has a little bit better camera than Galaxy S21 FE, and although they both have the same video frame rates, the same 1920x1080 video definition and the same aperture, the Nokia XR20 also has a much better 48 mega pixels resolution camera. The Nokia XR20 features a very superior memory capacity to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, and although they both have equal internal storage, the Nokia XR20 also has an external memory slot that supports up to 512 GB.
The Nokia XR20 has a bit superior battery life than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, because it has a 3% more battery capacity.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE costs more than Nokia XR20, but it's still a great deal, as you can get a much better phone for that extra money.
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