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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs vivo T3 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
45.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
vivo T3 Ultra
56.4Inno Score
37.5Performance45.1
47.2Display73.1
41.7Camera49.8
41.7Battery65.7
78.7Features52
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G11 spec wins — vivo T3 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

vivo T3 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 56.4 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and battery (+24). 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 52
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
  • 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the vivo T3 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 45 vs 38
  • Stronger display score: 73 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 50 vs 42
  • Stronger battery score: 66 vs 42
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus vivo T3 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5Gvivo T3 Ultra
Screen size6.4 ″6.78 ″+6%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2340x10801260x2800
Pixel density401 ppi452 ppi+13%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits4,500 nits+275%
Screen-to-body—90.2 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus vivo T3 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5Gvivo T3 Ultra
ChipsetSnapdragon 888MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
AnTuTu1,040,324—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,450Top 44%2,064+42%Top 32%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,650Top 50%5,621+54%Top 33%
RAM (max)6 GB12 GB+100%
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus vivo T3 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5Gvivo T3 Ultra
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.88
Ultra-wide12 MP+50%8 MP
Telephoto8 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera32 MP50 MP+56%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus vivo T3 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5Gvivo T3 Ultra
Capacity4,500 mAh5,500 mAh+22%
Wired charging25 W80 W+220%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus vivo T3 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5Gvivo T3 Ultra
Weight177 g+8%192 g
Thickness7.9 mm7.6 mm+4%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus vivo T3 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5Gvivo T3 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6—
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus vivo T3 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5Gvivo T3 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 12 (One UI 4)Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14)
OS update pledge4 years+100%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus vivo T3 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5Gvivo T3 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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