Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
34.7Performance37.5
46.2Display47.2
41.7Camera41.7
52.5Battery41.7
89.3Features78.7
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G wins this phone face-off, 47.4 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+11) and features (+11). Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 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 A36 5G
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 79
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 100% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 6 GB
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- Lower launch price: $400 vs $699
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 43% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 1,016
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,650 vs 2,902
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+5% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 401 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 816,934Bottom 27% | 1,040,324 |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 304,148Bottom 27% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 133,245Bottom 37% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 150,052Bottom 20% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 229,489Bottom 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016Bottom 33% | 1,450+43%Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,902Bottom 35% | 3,650+26%Top 50% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 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 | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g | 177 g+9% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+6% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+50% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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