Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy S21 and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S21 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S21
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 69999 | Rs. 32499 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 is Rs. 69999. The launch Date of the second phone is july 10, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) is Rs. 32499.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 has screen size of 6.2 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)'s 6.4 inch screen. Both the phones have Screen Type. Samsung Galaxy S21 has display density of 421 PPI & Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) has only 411 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S21 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)'s ~ 85.3%. Samsung Galaxy S21 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S21 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 has 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)'s 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21's 10 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 13 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy S21 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | july 10, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm | 74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 169 g | 177 g |
| Colors | Navy, Olive, Graphite, Lavender, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 421 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 85.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | Intelligent Eye Comfort Shield, Smooth Scrolling |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v13 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex X1) + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A78) + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 660 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes |