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| Global Score | |
| 97.6 | 89.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11 |
| 2019-09-27 | 2022-01-11 |
| 6.33 x 4.64 x 0.27 inches | 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 9.74 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Cosmos black and Space silver | -- |
| -- | Metal and Plastic |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 1980.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7.3 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2152 x 1536 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| Dynamic AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 362 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 12 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.72 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 17.6 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.50 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm 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 |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (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 | |
| 4380mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 6.24 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0, EDR | 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
Galaxy Fold has a general score of 97.6, which is slightly better than the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's 89.1 global score. These phones include Android OS, but Galaxy Fold has 9.0 Pie version and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has Android 11, so it counts with some additional features. Galaxy Fold's construction is somewhat thinner than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, although it's incredibly heavier and was released many years before.
Galaxy Fold counts with a bit faster processor than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Galaxy Fold also has more RAM. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE counts with a little sharper display than Samsung Galaxy Fold, because although it has a bit worse 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution and a quite smaller screen, it also counts with a just a bit higher pixel amount per inch of screen.
The Galaxy Fold has much more storage capacity to install applications and games than Galaxy S21 FE, because it has 384 GB more internal storage capacity. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features a bit better battery lifetime than Galaxy Fold, because it has 4500mAh of battery capacity. The Samsung Galaxy Fold captures slightly better pictures and videos than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, and although they both have the same video quality, the same video frame rates and a 12 mega pixels resolution back facing camera, the Samsung Galaxy Fold also has a bigger camera aperture.
Although Samsung Galaxy Fold is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. So if you need that extra specs, you can buy the Samsung Galaxy Fold, else you can save a couple dollars and get the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, letting go some features and specs.
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