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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S21
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and Samsung Galaxy S21: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.9 | 7.1 |
| Camera | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 7.2 | 5.8 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Display Diagonal
- 6.5″
- against 6.2″
Samsung Galaxy S21, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.x
- against UFS 3.1
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- against 1,200 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 421 ppi
- against 407 ppi
- Weight
- 169 g
- against 190 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 990 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.x Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.9 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 623,000 | 677,991 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 840 | 1,334 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,670 | 3,339 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x 2.73 GHz Mongoose M5, 2x 2.50 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55. | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X1, three Cortex-A78, and four Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Lavender, Mint Green, Navy, White, Red, Orange, Blue, Green, Purple, Bronze | Grey, White, Purple, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.5 mm | 71.2 mm |
| Body Height | 159.8 mm | 151.7 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 169 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.8 % | 87.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,300 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 407 ppi | 421 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 3,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass Victus, AMOLED, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 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 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, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, EVDO, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ | Samsung DeX, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.24 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.45 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 1,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 200 Mbps | 422 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G780F, SM-G780F/DSM, SM-G780G | SM-G990F, SM-G990F/DS |
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