Samsung Galaxy S23 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy S23 5G and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S23 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 40999 | Rs. 27600 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 01, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S23 5G is Rs. 40999. The launch Date of the second phone is july 10, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 27600.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.4 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S23 5G's 6.1 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) has Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has display density of 422 PPI & Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) has only 411 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.1% than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 85.3%. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) 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 S23 5G's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 13.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S23 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy S23 | 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 | February 01, 2023 | july 10, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6 mm | 74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 177 g |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender | Navy, Olive, Graphite, Lavender, White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 422 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.1% | ~ 85.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Always-on display, 1750nits Peak Brightness | Intelligent Eye Comfort Shield, Smooth Scrolling |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 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 | SA/NSA/Sub6 | 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 |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, 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, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | 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 |
| Extra Features | AI Mobile (Galaxy Mobile), Embedded-SIM Support | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AR Zone, Bixby Vison, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Video Feature: Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow Mo, Video | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24/30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | One UI 5.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex X1) + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A78) + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 660 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3900 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes |