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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2021 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2021 and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 7.3 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2021, if you care about…
- OS Version
- 13
- against 10
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 721,039 Best value | 702,908 |
| CPU Description | 1x Cortex-A77 at 2.84 GHz, 3x Cortex-A77 at 2.4 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-A77 core at 2.84 GHz, three Cortex-A77 cores at 2.42 GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Blue, Red, Green, Purple, Bronze | Lavender, Mint Green, Navy, White, Red, Orange, Blue, Green, Purple, Bronze |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 74.5 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Body Height | 159.8 mm | 159.8 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % Best value | 84.8 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Aluminium Alloy, Glass | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Reverse Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi | 407 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 10 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71 |
| Cellular Technologies | — | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+, aptX | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, ANT+ | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.7 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.82 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.503 W/kg | 0.5 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.355 W/kg | 1.35 W/kg Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+, aptX | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy S20 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-G781B, SM-G781B/DS, SM-G781U, SM-G781U1, SM-G781W, SM-G7810, SM-G781N, SM-G781V |
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