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| Global Score | |
| 89.1 | 81.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 11 | -- |
| 2022-01-11 | 2017-08-11 |
| 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches | 5.99 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches |
| 6.00 ounces | 7.34 ounces |
| -- | Gold and Gray |
| Metal and Plastic | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 700.00 | $ 245.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 5.8 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels |
| Dynamic AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 403 pixels per inch | 568 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 8.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2350 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 10.78 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 26.00mm 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) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 6.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Battery | 4000mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 6.32 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1, EDR |
| 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 has a score of 89.1, which is slightly better than the Galaxy S8 Active's 81.9 global score. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's design is newer, much thinner and lighter than Galaxy S8 Active. Galaxy S8 Active has a bit sharper display than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has a quite smaller screen, it also counts with a better resolution of 1440 x 2960 and more pixels per display inch.
The Galaxy S8 Active has just a bit more memory capacity to install applications and games than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has less internal memory, it also counts with an external SD slot that allows a maximum of 256 GB. Galaxy S21 FE has just a bit better processing power than Galaxy S8 Active, and although they both have a Octa-Core processing unit, the Galaxy S21 FE also has more RAM.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE shoots clearer pictures and videos than Galaxy S8 Active, because although it has a smaller diafragm aperture which is not so good for taking images and videos in poorly lited environments, and they both have a camera in the back with a 12 MP and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE also counts with faster video frame rate.
Galaxy S21 FE has just a bit better battery performance than Galaxy S8 Active, because it has a 13 percent larger battery size.
Although Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Galaxy S8 Active, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Galaxy S8 Active. So if you need that extra specs and features, you can buy Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, else you can save some dollars and get the Galaxy S8 Active, resigning a couple features and specs.
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