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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Sharp AQUOS sense9

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
45.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Sharp AQUOS sense9
45.5Inno Score
37.5Performance21.8
47.2Display54
41.7Camera54.9
41.7Battery49.1
78.7Features73.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G8 spec wins — Sharp AQUOS sense9

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G scores 45.2 against 45.5 for Sharp AQUOS sense9. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Sharp AQUOS sense9 edges ahead in camera and battery, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 38 vs 22
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
  • 51% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 961
  • 35% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,650 vs 2,713
  • 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years

Reasons to pick the Sharp AQUOS sense9

  • Stronger display score: 54 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 42
  • Stronger battery score: 49 vs 42
  • 319% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 319% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
Screen size6.4 ″+5%6.1 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDPro IGZO OLED
Resolution2340x10801080x2340
Pixel density401 ppi422 ppi+5%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits2,000 nits+67%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
ChipsetSnapdragon 888Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
AnTuTu1,040,324—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,450+51%Top 44%961Bottom 27%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,650+35%Top 50%2,713Bottom 29%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
Main camera12 MP50 MP+319%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+319%
Telephoto8 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video4K@60fps—
Front camera32 MP32 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
Capacity4,500 mAh5,000 mAh+11%
Wired charging25 W36 W+44%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
Weight177 g166 g+6%
Thickness7.9 mm+11%8.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IPX5/IPX8/IP6X
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
OS at launchAndroid 12 (One UI 4)Android 14
OS update pledge4 years+33%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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