Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)


Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung Galaxy S26
vs
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)

Quick Comparison

Samsung Galaxy S26 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon). Both have the same amount of internal memory.

NameSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)
RAM12 GB8 GB
Display6.3 in6.4 in
Internal Memory256 GB256 GB
Battery4300 mAh4500 mAh
Camera50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple
PriceRs. 87999Rs. 38999

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Detailed Comparison

Price And Launch

The launch Date of the first phone is February 25, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 is Rs. 87999. The launch Date of the second phone is july 10, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) is Rs. 38999.

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) has larger screen size of 6.4 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26's 6.3 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S26 has Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) has Screen type. Both have same 411 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S26 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)'s ~ 85.3%. Samsung Galaxy S26 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

Memory comparison

Samsung Galaxy S26's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S26's 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)'s 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. 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 S26's 12 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 13 version.

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Full Comparison

NameSamsung Galaxy S26Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)
General
Country of OriginIndia
ModelSM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DSGalaxy S21 FE 5G
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeSIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIMNano+Nano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Security Updates7 years
Release DateFebruary 25, 2026july 10, 2023
Design
Dimensions71.7 x 149.6 x 7.2 mm74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9 mm
Weight167 g177 g
Bezel lessYes
ColorsCobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink GoldNavy, Olive, Graphite, Lavender, White
Display
TypeColor Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors)Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio20.5:919.5:9
PPI~ 411 PPI~ 411 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 90%~ 85.3%
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Armor 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Brightness2600nits
FeaturesPrivacy DisplayIntelligent Eye Comfort Shield, Smooth Scrolling
NotchYes, Punch HoleYes, Punch Hole
Memory
RAM12 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
Storage TypeUFS 4
Card SlotNo
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G Bands5G* FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)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)
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes, Dual Stand-By
Vo5GYes
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz
BluetoothYes, v5.4, A2DP, LEYes, v5.0, A2DP, LE
USBYes, USB-C v3.2Yes, USB-C v3.2
USB FeaturesUSB on-the-go, USB ChargingUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging
Extra
GPSYes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSYes, with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Fingerprint SensorYes, In DisplayYes, In Display
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, BarometerAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
NFCYesYes
AI FeaturesGalaxy AI
Water ResistanceYes, 1.5 m upto 30 minYes, 1.5 m upto 30 min
IP RatingIP68IP68
Dust ResistantYesYes
Camera
Rear Camera50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
10 MP ƒ/2.4 (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)
OISYesYes
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesBest Face, auto-HDR, panoramaAuto-HDR, Panorama
Video Recording8K, 4K, 1080p4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p, 720p
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole		32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole, Screen Flash
Front Video Recording4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD4K, 1080p
Technical
OSAndroid v16Android v13
Custom UIOneUI 6.0
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2600Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
CPU3.8 GHz, Deca Core Processor2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex X1) + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A78) + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A55)
GPUXclipse 960Adreno 660
JavaNoNo
BrowserYesYes
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APEYes
VideoMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBMYes
FM RadioNoYes
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size4300 mAh, Li-ion Battery4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast ChargingYes, 25WYes, 25W Fast Charging
Wireless ChargingYes, 15WYes, 15W
Reverse ChargingYesYes
Reverse Wireless ChargingYes, 4.5W

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