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| Global Score | |
| 90.8 | 91.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 11, 10 | Android 11 |
| 2020-10-02 | 2021-01-29 |
| 6.29 x 2.93 x 0.33 inches | 5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.70 ounces | 6.03 ounces |
| Cloud lavender, Cloud mint, Cloud navy, Cloud orange, Cloud red and Cloud white | Gray, Phantom pink, Violet and White |
| Aluminum and Plastic | Aluminum and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 509.00 | $ 722.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 6.2 inches |
| 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 405 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| -- | 1300 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset |
| Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 650 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 15.38 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.57 inches (1/1.76") sensor | 0.57 inches (1/1.76") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.56 | 10.78 |
| 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), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Li - Ion Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 6.32 | 5.92 |
| 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, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Galaxy S21 is just a bit better than the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, with a global score of 91.8 against 90.8. Even though the Galaxy S21 and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE were released with only 4 months difference, the Galaxy S21 is just a little bit thinner and somewhat lighter. These phones include the same Android 11 operating system.
The Galaxy S21 counts with a processor that is just as good as Samsung Galaxy S20 FE's processing unit, and although the Galaxy S21 has 2 GB more RAM memory, they both have 8 cpu cores. The Samsung Galaxy S21 has a better screen than Galaxy S20 FE, because although it has a bit smaller screen, and they both have the same resolution of 1080 x 2400, the Samsung Galaxy S21 also counts with a quite better display pixels density.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE counts with a much better memory capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Galaxy S21, and although they both have exactly the same internal storage capacity, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE also has a SD extension slot that admits up to 1000 GB. Galaxy S21 captures slightly better photographs and videos than Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, and although they both have the same resolution back camera, a same size back camera sensor and a F1.8 camera aperture, the Galaxy S21 also has a way higher video quality.
The Galaxy S20 FE counts with a little better battery performance than Samsung Galaxy S21, because it has a 4500mAh battery capacity instead of 4000mAh.
Although Galaxy S21 is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Galaxy S20 FE, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Galaxy S20 FE. So if you need that extra features, you can buy Galaxy S21, but if you don't you can save some money and buy the Galaxy S20 FE, giving up some specs and features.
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