Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,800 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,334
- against 1,002
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 3,339
- against 3,014
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, if you care about…
- Weight
- 177 g
- against 200 g
- Max. download speed
- 7,500 Mbps
- against 3,000 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 3,000 Mbps
- against 422 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.91 GHz | 2.91 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 749,100 | 749,146 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,334 Best value | 1,002 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,339 Best value | 3,014 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with Cortex-X1, Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X1, Cortex-A78, and Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Silver, Red, Purple, Pink | White, Grey, Lavender, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Body Height | 161.5 mm | 155.7 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 177 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.3 % Best value | 86.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,800 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse 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 S21+ 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 394 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000 :1 Best value | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B14, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 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 |
| 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 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, ANT+ | 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+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 0.65 W/kg Best value | 0.77 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.95 W/kg | 0.9 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.54 W/kg Best value | 0.95 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.33 W/kg Best value | 1.48 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 3,000 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 422 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G996B, SM-G996B/DS, SM-G996U, SM-G996U1, SM-G996W, SM-G996N, SM-G9960 | SM-G990B, SM-G990B/DS, SM-G990U, SM-G990U1, SM-G990W, SM-G990E, SM-G9900, SM-G990B2, SM-G990U2, SM-G990W2, SM-G990U3 |
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