Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
37.5Performance65.6
47.2Display57.5
41.7Camera44.1
41.7Battery47.3
78.7Features94.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 wins this phone face-off, 58.9 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+28) and features (+16). 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
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 50% higher Optical zoom: 3 x vs 2 x
- 42% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 13.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,100
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″ | 6.9 ″+8% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2520 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi+1% | 397 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,600 nits+117% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 88 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,040,324Top 46% | 2,050,000+97%Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450Top 48% | 2,350+62%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650Top 53% | 8,200+125%Top 10% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x+50% | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+220% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh+5% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g+6% | 188 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+42% | 13.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4) | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 7 years+75% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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