Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB) has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.8 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 31900 | Rs. 35999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB) is Rs. 31900. The launch Date of the second phone is January 04, 2022. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 35999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB) has screen size of 5.8 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.4 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB) has display density of 568 PPI & Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 411 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB) has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB) has 12 MP Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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 S9 (128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 8.0 and the second one on 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 (128GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S21 FE 5G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February, 2018 | January 04, 2022 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 68.7 x 147.69 x 8.5 mm | 74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 163 g | 177 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.8 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 568 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.3% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection, Curved Display | Intelligent Eye Comfort Shield, Smooth Scrolling |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) | 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K, 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Autofocus | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Exynos SDM845 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 - EMEAAdreno 630 - USA & China | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| Java | Yes, via 3rd party | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |