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Samsung Galaxy M35 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Samsung Galaxy M35 5G
43.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
45.2Inno Score
28.9Performance37.5
44.4Display47.2
41.9Camera41.7
53.1Battery41.7
70.7Features78.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M35 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.2 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+9) and features (+8). Samsung Galaxy M35 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 M35 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 42
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
  • 33% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 38 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 71
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy M35 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M35 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Screen size6.6 ″+3%6.4 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23402340x1080
Pixel density390 ppi401 ppi+3%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits1,200 nits+20%
Screen-to-body83.8 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy M35 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M35 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1380Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu—1,040,324
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,450Top 44%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—3,650Top 50%
RAM (max)8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy M35 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M35 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto—8 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video4K@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy M35 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M35 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Capacity6,000 mAh+33%4,500 mAh
Wired charging25 W25 W
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy M35 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M35 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Weight222 g177 g+20%
Thickness9.1 mm7.9 mm+13%
IP rating—IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy M35 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M35 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy M35 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M35 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
OS at launchAndroid 14 (One UI 6.1)Android 12 (One UI 4)
OS update pledge4 years4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy M35 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy M35 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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