Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 VI
37.5Performance28.9
47.2Display35.3
41.7Camera40.6
41.7Battery46.4
78.7Features100
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G7 spec wins — Sony Xperia 10 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.2 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+12) and performance (+9). Sony Xperia 10 VI 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 performance score: 38 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 35
- 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 10 VI
- Stronger battery score: 46 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 79
- 300% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 20% higher Wired charging: 30 W vs 25 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″+5% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2520 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi | 449 ppi+12% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | 1,040,324 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450Top 44% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650Top 50% | — |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+300% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 30 W+20% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g | 164 g+7% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+5% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Sony Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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