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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Vivo T5 5G

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
45.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Vivo T5 5G
57.9Inno Score
37.5Performance46.7
47.2Display73.7
41.7Camera45.9
41.7Battery70.9
78.7Features57.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G8 spec wins — Vivo T5 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Vivo T5 5G wins this phone face-off, 57.9 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+29) and display (+27). 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 57
  • 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
  • 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
  • 11% lower weight: 177 g vs 199 g
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Vivo T5 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 38
  • Stronger display score: 74 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 46 vs 42
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 42
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GVivo T5 5G
Screen size6.4 ″6.83 ″+7%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2340x10801260x2800
Pixel density401 ppi449 ppi+12%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,200 nits3,000 nits+150%
Screen-to-body—93.8 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GVivo T5 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 888MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo
AnTuTu1,040,324—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,450Top 44%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,650Top 50%—
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 T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GVivo T5 5G
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP+50%8 MP
Telephoto8 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera32 MP32 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GVivo T5 5G
Capacity4,500 mAh7,050 mAh+57%
Wired charging25 W44 W+76%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GVivo T5 5G
Weight177 g+11%199 g
Thickness7.9 mm7.9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68/IP69
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GVivo T5 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GVivo T5 5G
OS at launchAndroid 12 (One UI 4)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)
OS update pledge4 years+33%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus Vivo T5 5G
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GVivo T5 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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