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| Global Score | |
| 73.5 | 89.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| -- | Android 11 |
| 2016-10-02 | 2022-01-11 |
| 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 inches | 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.68 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | -- |
| Aluminum | Metal and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 282.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 424 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 8.88 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 23.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.45 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2900mAh Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.88 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Galaxy S21 FE has a global score of 89.1, which is much better than the Xperia XZ's score of 73.5. Galaxy S21 FE's design is a lot newer and a bit thinner, but also just a little bit heavier than the Xperia XZ. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features a bit better screen than Xperia XZ, because although it has a little bit less pixels per screen inch, it also counts with a bit higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a larger display.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE counts with a bit better performance than Xperia XZ, because it has a higher amount of RAM memory and a higher number of cores. The Xperia XZ shoots clearer videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has a smaller aperture which is worse for low-light photos and videos and slower video frame rate, and they both have the same video quality, the Xperia XZ also counts with a much more mega-pixels back camera.
Galaxy S21 FE counts with a quite bigger memory for applications and games than Xperia XZ, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage capacity. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE counts with a much better battery lifetime than Xperia XZ, because it has a 55% larger battery capacity.
The Galaxy S21 FE costs a lot more money than Xperia XZ, but it's still a good choice, because you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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