Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
37.5Performance43.7
47.2Display57.1
41.7Camera72
41.7Battery55.1
78.7Features78.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.8 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+30) and battery (+13). 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
- 23% lower weight: 177 g vs 229 g
- 11% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 42
- 800% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″ | 6.8 ″+6% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi | 500 ppi+25% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,750 nits+46% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,040,324Top 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 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 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 S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g+23% | 229 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 S22 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 S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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