Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
37.5Performance64.4
47.2Display60.8
41.7Camera63.7
41.7Battery56
78.7Features60
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 61.4 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and camera (+22). 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 features score: 79 vs 60
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 18% lower weight: 177 g vs 215 g
- 11% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $2,100
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 42
- 1567% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″ | 8 ″+25% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2504x2256 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi | 422 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 3,000 nits+150% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | 1,040,324 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450Top 44% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650Top 50% | — |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 16 GB+167% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP+1567% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 32 MP+220% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 20 W+33% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g+18% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+11% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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