Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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Wired charging speed
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Galaxy S21 FE 5G
AnTuTu benchmark (566,529 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Screen size (6.5")
WinsWeight
Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Total weight (177g)
WinsValue
Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S20 FE 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.5" | 6.4" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,080 × 2,340 | |
| Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 3x | 3x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical) | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - Version 1Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - Version 2 | |
| 543,986 | 566,529 | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh | |
| 25W | 25W | |
| 15W | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 190g | 177g | |
| 8.4mm | 7.9mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Mid-Range | Upper Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Highest resolution main camera.