Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 77.8 | 89.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| ZTE | Samsung |
| Android 10 | Android 11 |
| 2020-12-21 | 2022-01-11 |
| 6.78 x 3.07 x 0.31 inches | 6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.98 ounces | 6.00 ounces |
| Black | -- |
| Aluminum and Glass | Metal and Plastic |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 449.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.9 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2460 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 389 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor | Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 620 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.45 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.1 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 64.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 25.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 12.32 | 9.9 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, 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 |
| 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4220mAh Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 6.08 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Galaxy S21 FE is much better than ZTE Axon 20, having an 89.1 score against 77.8. Both phones in this comparison review use Android OS (operating system), but the Galaxy S21 FE has newer 11 version while ZTE Axon 20 has Android 10, so it gives a couple additional features. Galaxy S21 FE is a lighter device than the ZTE Axon 20, but both of them have the same thickness.
The Galaxy S21 FE features a bit better looking display than ZTE Axon 20, because although it has a bit worse resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a little smaller display, it also counts with a just a little greater pixel count in each inch in the screen. The Galaxy S21 FE counts with a bit better CPU than ZTE Axon 20, although it has a lower amount of RAM, they both have a Octa-Core processor.
The Galaxy S21 FE's memory capacity for applications, games, photos and videos is very similar to the ZTE Axon 20 one, they have equal internal memory capacity. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features a little longer battery lifetime than ZTE Axon 20, because it has a 4500mAh battery size instead of 4220mAh.
ZTE Axon 20 takes way better photos and videos than Galaxy S21 FE, because although it has a tinier diafragm aperture which is not recommended for capturing photos and videos in low-light situations, and they both have the same video frame rates and the same 3840x2160 video definition, the ZTE Axon 20 also counts with a back facing camera with a much higher 64 mega pixels resolution.
The Galaxy S21 FE costs a lot more than the ZTE Axon 20, but you can get a better phone for that extra dollars.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.