Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G and ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and ZTE.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S21 FE 5G | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.3 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 8.6 |
| Camera | 7.6 | 6.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 7.3 | 6.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, if you care about…
- Weight
- 177 g
- against 228 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.9 mm
ZTE nubia RedMagic 8 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,288,866
- against 749,146
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S21 FE 5G | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.91 GHz | 3.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 749,146 | 1,288,866 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,002 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,014 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X1, Cortex-A78, and Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1x Cortex-X3 at 3.2 GHz, 2x Cortex-A715 at 2.8 GHz, 2x Cortex-A710 at 2.8 GHz, and 3x Cortex-A510 at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S21 FE 5G | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Grey, Lavender, Green | Black, Transparent |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 74.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 155.7 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 177 g Best value | 228 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.7 % | 89.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan, Aviation Aluminum Middle Frame |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S21 FE 5G | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 65 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S21 FE 5G | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,116 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,480 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 400 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 5, AMOLED, One Billion Colors |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S21 FE 5G | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S21 FE 5G | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S21 FE 5G | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S21 FE 5G | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| 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 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 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 n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, HDMI Port, ANT+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | 0.77 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.9 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.95 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.48 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S21 FE 5G | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S21 FE 5G | nubia RedMagic 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G990B, SM-G990B/DS, SM-G990U, SM-G990U1, SM-G990W, SM-G990E, SM-G9900, SM-G990B2, SM-G990U2, SM-G990W2, SM-G990U3 | NX729J |
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