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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S22

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
45.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S22
46.4Inno Score
37.5Performance41.4
47.2Display49.4
41.7Camera46.9
41.7Battery34.1
78.7Features78.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G scores 45.2 against 46.4 for Samsung Galaxy S22. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy S22 edges ahead in camera and performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 42 vs 34
  • 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
  • 22% higher capacity: 4,500 mAh vs 3,700 mAh
  • Lower launch price: $699 vs $799

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22

  • Stronger performance score: 41 vs 38
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 42
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
  • 25% higher telephoto: 10 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GSamsung Galaxy S22
Screen size6.4 ″+5%6.1 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2340x10802340x1080
Pixel density401 ppi425 ppi+6%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,300 nits+8%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GSamsung Galaxy S22
ChipsetSnapdragon 888Samsung Exynos 2200
AnTuTu 101,040,324Top 46%1,100,000+6%Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,450Top 48%1,600+10%Top 47%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,650Top 53%4,150+14%Top 48%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GSamsung Galaxy S22
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto8 MP10 MP+25%
Optical zoom3 x3 x
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera32 MP+220%10 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GSamsung Galaxy S22
Capacity4,500 mAh+22%3,700 mAh
Wired charging25 W25 W
Wireless charging15 W15 W

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GSamsung Galaxy S22
Weight177 g168 g+5%
Thickness7.9 mm7.6 mm+4%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GSamsung Galaxy S22
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GSamsung Galaxy S22
OS at launchAndroid 12 (One UI 4)Android 12 (One UI 4.1)
OS update pledge4 years4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GSamsung Galaxy S22
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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