Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
27Performance37.5
36.4Display47.2
41.9Camera41.7
43.7Battery41.7
38.7Features78.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G)13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.2 to 36.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and display (+11). Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G) 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 A24 (4G)
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $699
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 39
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 140% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 5 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″+2% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 401 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 555,354Top 72% | 1,040,324+87%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 1,450+99%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010Top 81% | 3,650+82%Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 12 MP+140% |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g | 177 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.9 mm+5% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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