What’s the difference between the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 FE?

January 12, 2022

What's the difference between the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 FE? 3

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A little over seven months late, Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE has finally been unveiled and is now on sale worldwide. Besides packing in the Snapdragon 888 processor (or Exynos 2100 depending on your region), the Galaxy S21 FE has a lot in common with its Galaxy S21 sibling whilst sporting a slightly larger display and costing $100 less. In terms of size, the Galaxy S21 FE slots neatly in-between the Galaxy S21 and S21+ with its 6.4-inch display and has a handy bump in battery capacity over the base S21.

There's little to choose between the Galaxy S21 and the new Galaxy S21 FE in terms of hardware other than the display and camera departments, although the S21 Fan Edition is $100 cheaper than its sibling which could be the deciding factor for many. Join us after the break to compare the specifications of the Galaxy S21 and S21 FE side-by-side.

Phone	Samsung Galaxy S21	Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition
Software	Android 12, One UI 4.0	Android 12, One UI 4.0
Processor	Snapdragon 888/Exynos 2100	Snapdragon 888/Exynos 2100
RAM	8GB	6/8GB
Storage	128/256GB	128/256GB
Display	6.2-inch Flat AMOLED, FHD+ Resolution (2400×1080), 120Hz Refresh Rate, Always-on Display	6.4-inch Flat AMOLED, FHD+ Resolution (2400×1080), 120Hz Refresh Rate, Always-on Display
Battery	4,000mAh, 25W fast charging,	4,500mAh, 25W fast charging,
Wireless Charging	Yes, up to 15W	Yes, up to 15W
Rear Cameras	12MP wide (f/1.8, OIS, DPAF); 12MP ultra-wide (f/2.2, 120° FoV, FF); 64MP telephoto (f.2.0, 3x hybrid, OIS, DPAF)	12MP wide (f/1.8, OIS, DPAF); 12MP ultra-wide (f/2.2, 123° FoV, FF); 8MP telephoto (f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, 30x Space Zoom)
Front Camera	10MP	32MP
Connectivity	5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, NFC, USB Type-C	5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, NFC, USB Type-C
IP Rating	IP68 certified	IP68 certified
Fingerprint scanner	In-display ultrasonic	In-display optical
Dimensions	151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm	74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9mm
Weight	169g	177g
Colors	Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy	White, Graphite, Olive, Lavender, Navy Blue
Price	From $799	From $699

Galaxy S21 (Amazon)

Galaxy S21 FE (Amazon)

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With over a decade's experience covering the world of Android and having reviewed more devices than he can count, Peter is excited about where the world of tech is heading. He is currently packing the Oppo Find X9 Pro.