Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
37.5Performance64.4
47.2Display43.7
41.7Camera55.7
41.7Battery60.8
78.7Features60
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold wins this phone face-off, 57.4 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and battery (+19). 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 display score: 47 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 49% higher Pixel density: 401 ppi vs 269 ppi
- 43% lower weight: 177 g vs 309 g
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $2,899
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 38
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 42
- 1567% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 12 MP
- 167% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 6 GB
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″ | 10 ″+56% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2160x1584 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi+49% | 269 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,600 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite 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 | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP+1567% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 32 MP+220% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,600 mAh+24% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g+43% | 309 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+39% | 12.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium Hinge Housing and Advanced Armor Aluminum Frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4) | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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