Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
37.2Performance57
56.3Display52.9
72Camera46.1
46.4Battery52.6
78.7Features94.7
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE wins this phone face-off, 56.9 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and features (+16). Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 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 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 53
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 46
- 300% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 10 MP
- 233% higher Optical zoom: 10 x vs 3 x
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 332% higher AnTuTu 10 (GPU): 548,608 vs 126,989
- 135% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,838,177 vs 783,817
- Lower launch price: $650 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 515 ppi+34% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits | 1,900 nits+27% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 88 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 263,424Top 88% | 599,112+127%Top 41% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 126,989Top 82% | 548,608+332%Top 44% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 165,563Top 72% | 285,170+72%Top 47% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 227,841Top 82% | 405,287+78%Top 54% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Samsung Exynos 2400e |
| AnTuTu 10 | 783,817Top 65% | 1,838,177+135%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,430Top 52% | 2,150+50%Top 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550Top 56% | 6,600+86%Top 20% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 10 MP+25% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 10 x+233% | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 40 MP+300% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+6% | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 228 g | 213 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 7 years+75% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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