Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
37.5Performance28.9
47.2Display79.4
41.7Camera30.1
41.7Battery59.6
78.7Features60
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G11 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ wins this phone face-off, 48.5 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+32) and battery (+18). 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 performance score: 38 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 42
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 275% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 30 W vs 15 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″ | 6.78 ″+6% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi | 440 ppi+10% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 4,500 nits+275% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Helio G200 |
| 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 | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,200 mAh+16% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 30 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g | 160 g+10% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 6.5 mm+18% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4) | HiOS 15.1 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
Related comparisons
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5Gvs OPPO Reno12 F 5GVSSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5Gvs realme P3 5GVSSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5Gvs TECNO CAMON 30S ProVSSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5Gvs realme C85 ProVSTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+vs iQOO Z9x 5GVSTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+vs Ulefone Armor 24 ProVSTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+vs Vivo S2VSTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+vs vivo Y400 5GVS