Samsung Galaxy A54 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
31.4Performance37.5
46Display47.2
46.8Camera41.7
43.7Battery41.7
78.7Features78.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A54 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy A54 5G scores 44.6 against 45.2 for Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 42
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Lower launch price: $449 vs $699
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 31
- 44% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 1,010
- 41% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,040,324 vs 740,251
- 32% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,650 vs 2,760
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″ | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 403 ppi | 401 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits+20% |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 290,514Top 85% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 89,805Top 88% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 132,447Top 97% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 227,485Top 85% | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 740,251Top 67% | 1,040,324+41%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010Top 70% | 1,450+44%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,760Top 69% | 3,650+32%Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A54 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 A54 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 202 g | 177 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A54 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 A54 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 A54 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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