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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2021 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2021 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2021, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.9 | 7.1 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 7.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 7.2 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2021, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 405 ppi
- against 374 ppi
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 271 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IPX8, Stylus Support
- Wireless charging power
- 15 W
- against 11 W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 721,039 | 752,218 |
| 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 1x 2.84 GHz Cortex-X1, 3x 2.42 GHz Cortex-A78, and 4x 1.80 GHz Cortex-A55. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Blue, Red, Green, Purple, Bronze | Black, Silver, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 6.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.5 mm | 128.1 mm |
| Body Height | 159.8 mm | 158.2 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 271 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 88.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Aluminium Alloy, Glass | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IPX8, Stylus Support |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 6.4 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,400 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 | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W Best value | 11 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 4:5 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 7.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,768 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,208 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi Best value | 374 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 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 | Foldable Display, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.2″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| 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, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| 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, Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, ANT+ | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.73 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.22 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.503 W/kg Best value | 1.04 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.355 W/kg Best value | 1.44 W/kg |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+, aptX | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE 2021 | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-F926B, SM-F926B/DS, SM-F926U, SM-F926U1, SM-F926W, SM-F9260, SM-F926N |
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