Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S21
65.4Performance34.4
52.2Display49.1
46.5Camera40.8
54.2Battery36.9
100Features78.7
12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 FE2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE wins this phone face-off, 60.2 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+31) and features (+21). Samsung Galaxy S21 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 34
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 37
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 79
- Lower launch price: $649 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21
- 700% higher telephoto: 64 MP vs 8 MP
- 10% lower weight: 171 g vs 190 g
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+8% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | — | 421 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,900 nits+46% | 1,300 nits |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 680,913+170%Top 22% | 252,025Top 94% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 599,095+369%Top 32% | 127,819Top 79% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 304,545+110%Top 38% | 144,909Top 91% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 422,072+90%Top 41% | 221,794Top 88% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2400 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,006,625+169%Top 12% | 746,547Top 66% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,430Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,550Top 56% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP+700% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | — | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,900 mAh+23% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 171 g+10% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+6% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |