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| Global Score | |
| 89.1 | 82.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 11 | Android 11, 10 |
| 2022-01-11 | 2020-08-20 |
| 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches | 5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 inches |
| 6.00 ounces | 5.04 ounces |
| -- | Just black |
| Metal and Plastic | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 700.00 | $ 349.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 5.8 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| Dynamic AMOLED | OLED |
| 403 pixels per inch | 444 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SM7150-AA chipset |
| Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 618 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.27 |
| 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 + 32.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 27.00mm 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, Dual SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Battery | 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.32 | 5.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| 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
Galaxy S21 FE has a global score of 89.1, which is a little bit better than the Google Pixel 4a's overall score of 82.9. Although the Galaxy S21 FE is heavier than Google Pixel 4a, it's just a bit thinner and newer. Both phones in this comparison review come with the same Android 11 operating system, so you shouldn't notice any differences regarding that.
Galaxy S21 FE counts with just a bit better processing power than Google Pixel 4a. Both of them have 6 GB of RAM memory and the same number of cores. Google Pixel 4a counts with just a bit better looking display than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has a little smaller screen, and they both have the same exact resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, the Google Pixel 4a also counts with a just a bit higher amount of pixels per inch of display.
The Galaxy S21 FE takes clearer photographs and videos than Google Pixel 4a, although it has a less megapixels resolution camera, a worse (4K) video quality and a tinier aperture. The Google Pixel 4a's memory for games and applications is very similar to the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE one, both have the same 128 GB internal memory capacity.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features a really longer battery duration than Google Pixel 4a, because it has a 43 percent larger battery capacity.
Although Galaxy S21 FE is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Google Pixel 4a, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Google Pixel 4a. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can get Google Pixel 4a, letting go some specs and features, but you will get the most with your savings.
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