Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 89.1 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Sony |
| Android 11 | Android 5.1 |
| 2022-01-11 | 2015-06-16 |
| 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches | 5.69 x 2.85 x 0.34 inches |
| 6.00 ounces | 5.64 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| Metal and Plastic | Glass and Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 700.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.4 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| Dynamic AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 403 pixels per inch | 565 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.2 | 9.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 20.70 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 25.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.9 | 10.45 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 7.2 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4500mAh Battery | 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 6.32 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| 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 Xperia Z4v, with an 89.1 score against 78.8. Both phones in our current comparison work with Android operating system, but the Galaxy S21 FE has a newer 11 version while Xperia Z4v has Android 5.1, so it provides the user some additional features. The Galaxy S21 FE construction is way newer and just a little thinner, but just a bit heavier than Xperia Z4v.
Galaxy S21 FE features a bit faster processor than Sony Xperia Z4v, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics processing unit, and they both have 8 cpu cores, the Galaxy S21 FE also counts with a larger amount of RAM memory. The Xperia Z4v counts with a brighter display than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has a little smaller display, it also counts with a better resolution of 2560 x 1440 and a better display density.
Galaxy S21 FE has much more memory for games and applications than Xperia Z4v, because although it has no SD memory slot, it also counts with more internal storage. Sony Xperia Z4v captures slightly better photographs and videos than Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has slower 30 frames per second video frame rate and a tinier diafragm aperture which is worse for shooting images and video in poorly lited environments, and they both have the same 3840x2160 (4K) video definition, the Sony Xperia Z4v also counts with a much more megapixels back camera.
The Galaxy S21 FE counts with a way better battery life than Sony Xperia Z4v, because it has a 50% more battery capacity.
Although Galaxy S21 FE is a better device, it costs a lot more than Xperia Z4v, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Xperia Z4v. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can buy the Xperia Z4v, letting go a few features and specifications, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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