Samsung Galaxy A34 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
26.3Performance37.5
45.2Display47.2
41.7Camera41.7
43.7Battery41.7
78.7Features78.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A34 5G9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.2 to 41.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+11) and display (+2). Samsung Galaxy A34 5G 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 A34 5G
- 300% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $699
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 26
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 100% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,040,324 vs 520,000
- 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 49% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,650 vs 2,450
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.6 ″+3% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 390 ppi | 401 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 520,000Top 75% | 1,040,324+100%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010Top 70% | 1,450+44%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Top 74% | 3,650+49%Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | 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 A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 177 g+11% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.9 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | 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 A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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