Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
37.5Performance37.2
47.2Display56.3
41.7Camera72
41.7Battery46.4
78.7Features78.7
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+30) and display (+9). 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 S21 FE 5G
- 33% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,040,324 vs 783,817
- 22% lower weight: 177 g vs 228 g
- 11% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 46 vs 42
- 800% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 12 MP
- 233% higher Optical zoom: 10 x vs 3 x
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″ | 6.8 ″+6% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi | 515 ppi+28% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,500 nits+25% |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 263,424Top 88% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 126,989Top 82% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 165,563Top 72% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 227,841Top 82% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,040,324+33%Top 46% | 783,817Top 65% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450+1%Top 48% | 1,430Top 52% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650+3%Top 53% | 3,550Top 56% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 108 MP+800% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 10 x+233% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 40 MP+25% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g+22% | 228 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+11% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4) | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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