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| Global Score | |
| 89.1 | 78.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 11 | Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2022-01-11 | 2019-05-07 |
| 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches | 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches |
| 6.00 ounces | 5.89 ounces |
| -- | Black, Purple and White |
| Metal and Plastic | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 700.00 | $ 167.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 6 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| Dynamic AMOLED | OLED |
| 403 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset |
| Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 615 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 28.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.9 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Battery | 3700mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.32 | 5.68 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is better than Google Pixel 3a XL, getting a global score of 89.1 against 78.9. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's design is newer and just a little thinner than the Google Pixel 3a XL's, although it is also just a little bit heavier. These phones come with the same Android 11 operating system, so both of them should count with the same OS features.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a little bit better looking display than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a slightly higher resolution of 1080 x 2340, a just a little more pixels per inch in the display and a bit larger display. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a bit superior processor than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE also has more RAM.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE counts with a much better memory for applications and games than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has more internal storage capacity. Galaxy S21 FE takes a bit better photographs and videos than Google Pixel 3a XL, although it has a less mega-pixels camera in the back and a lower (4K) video resolution, they both have a same size aperture.
Galaxy S21 FE features greater battery duration than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a 22% bigger battery capacity.
Although Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Google Pixel 3a XL, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Google Pixel 3a XL. So if you want that extra features and specs, you can buy Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, else you can save some money and buy the Google Pixel 3a XL, letting go some specs and features.
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