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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 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 FE 5G, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.1 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 7.1 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 7.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 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 256 GB
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- against 1,200 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 403 ppi
- against 374 ppi
- Weight
- 177 g
- against 271 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IPX8, Stylus Support
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.91 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 752,218 | 749,146 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,002 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,014 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x 2.84 GHz Cortex-X1, 3x 2.42 GHz Cortex-A78, and 4x 1.80 GHz Cortex-A55. | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X1, Cortex-A78, and Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Green | White, Grey, Lavender, Green |
| Body Thickness | 6.4 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 128.1 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Body Height | 158.2 mm | 155.7 mm |
| Weight | 271 g | 177 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88.8 % Best value | 86.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IPX8, Stylus Support | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Unfolded thickness | 6.4 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,400 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 | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 11 W | 15 W Best value |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 4:5 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,300 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 7.6″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,768 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,208 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 374 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Foldable Display, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
| Cover display diagonal | 6.2″ | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM | 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 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 | 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 6E | 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, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C | 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 | 0.73 W/kg Best value | 0.77 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.22 W/kg | 0.9 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.04 W/kg | 0.95 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.44 W/kg Best value | 1.48 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 7,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-F926B, SM-F926B/DS, SM-F926U, SM-F926U1, SM-F926W, SM-F9260, SM-F926N | 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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