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Samsung Galaxy S22 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S22 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 S22 5G, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.0 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 7.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S22 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,022,200
- against 749,146
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 425 ppi
- against 403 ppi
- Weight
- 167 g
- against 177 g
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 3,700 mAh
- Display Diagonal
- 6.4″
- against 6.1″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 920 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz Best value | 2.91 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,022,200 Best value | 749,146 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,002 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,014 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X2, Cortex-A710, and Cortex-A510 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 S22 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Pink, Green, Purple, Grey, Blue, Cream | White, Grey, Lavender, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 70.6 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Body Height | 146 mm | 155.7 mm |
| Weight | 167 g Best value | 177 g |
| Usable Surface | 88 % Best value | 86.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,700 mAh | 4,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, 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 S22 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,300 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.4″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 425 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 Best value | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years Best value | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S22 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB | 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, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, 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 | 1.03 W/kg | 0.77 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.15 W/kg | 0.9 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.21 W/kg | 0.95 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.59 W/kg | 1.48 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 7,350 Mbps | 7,500 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 3,670 Mbps Best value | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S22 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S901B, SM-S901B/DS, SM-S901U, SM-S901U1, SM-S901W, SM-S901N, SM-S9010, SM-S901E, SM-S901E/DS | 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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