Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
37.5Performance45.6
47.2Display58.3
41.7Camera42.1
41.7Battery36.9
78.7Features94.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and display (+11). 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
- Stronger battery score: 42 vs 37
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 47% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 14.9 mm
- 13% higher capacity: 4,500 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 117% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″ | 6.7 ″+5% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2640 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi | 426 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,600 nits+117% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| AnTuTu | 1,040,324 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450Top 44% | 2,044+41%Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650Top 50% | 6,761+85%Top 26% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh+13% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g+5% | 187 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+47% | 14.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gen 1 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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