Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 89.1 | 78.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 11 | Android 4.4.2 |
| 2022-01-11 | 2014-06-23 |
| 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches | 5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches |
| 6.00 ounces | 5.11 ounces |
| -- | Black, Blue, Gold and White |
| Metal and Plastic | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 700.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 5.1 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Dynamic AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 403 pixels per inch | 432 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.2 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset |
| Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 2.10 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | -- |
| -- | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 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, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Micro SIM |
| 10.6 | 7.2 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Battery | 2800mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| -- | 390 hours standby time 21 hours talk time |
| 6.32 | 4.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| 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
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is much better than the Galaxy S5 Plus, getting an 89.1 score against 78.1. These phones work with Android OS, but Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has older 11 version while Galaxy S5 Plus has Android 4.4.2 version. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a notably newer and just a bit thinner phone than Galaxy S5 Plus, although it is somewhat heavier.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE counts with just a little better processing power than Galaxy S5 Plus, because although it has doesn't have a graphics processor, it also counts with more RAM and 4 more cpu cores. The Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus features a much better looking display than Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has a way smaller display and a quite lower resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, it also counts with a just a little higher pixels density.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a very superior storage to store more apps and games than Galaxy S5 Plus, because although it has no external memory card slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal memory. Galaxy S21 FE has a much better battery lifetime than Galaxy S5 Plus, because it has a 61% larger battery size.
Galaxy S21 FE takes just a bit better videos and photos than Galaxy S5 Plus, because although it has a much worse 12 MP resolution back facing camera and a lower 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, it also counts with a bigger aperture.
Although Galaxy S21 FE is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus. If you want to save some money, you can buy Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus, letting go a few features and specifications, but you will get the most with your budget.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.