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| Global Score | |
| 89.1 | 80.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 11 | Android 5.0 |
| 2022-01-11 | -- |
| 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches | 5.78 x 2.90 x 0.35 inches |
| 6.00 ounces | -- |
| Metal and Plastic | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 700.00 | $ 245.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 5.1 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| Dynamic AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 403 pixels per inch | 576 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.2 | 9.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Exynos 7 Octa 7420 chipset |
| Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | 64-bit ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-Core 2100 MHz + Quad-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Mali-T760 MP8 (650 MHz) GPU |
| 9.63 | 10.08 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.90 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | -- |
| -- | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) video resolution |
| 9.9 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Battery | 3500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.32 | 5.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| 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 Galaxy S21 FE is much better than the Galaxy S6 Active, getting an 89.1 score against 80.9. Both phones in this review use Android OS (Operating System), but the Galaxy S21 FE has a newer 11 version while Galaxy S6 Active has Android 5.0 version, so it provides a couple additional features and enhanced performance.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active features a way better screen than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has a lot smaller screen, it also counts with a higher resolution of 2560 x 1440px and a better pixel count in each inch in the display. The Galaxy S6 Active has just a bit better performance than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has 3 GB lesser RAM, and they both have the same number of cores, the Galaxy S6 Active also counts with a 64-bits processing unit and an extra GPU.
Galaxy S21 FE counts with a superior storage capacity for games and applications than Galaxy S6 Active, because although it has no slot for external memory cards, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a superior camera than Galaxy S6 Active, because although it has a lower 3840x2160 video definition and a back camera with lot less mega-pixels resolution, it also counts with a bigger aperture to take better low light captures and video.
The Galaxy S21 FE features superior battery duration than Galaxy S6 Active, because it has a 29 percent more battery size.
Although Galaxy S21 FE is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Galaxy S6 Active, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Galaxy S6 Active. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get the Galaxy S6 Active, letting go a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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