Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
37.2Performance45.6
56.3Display58.3
72Camera42.1
46.4Battery36.9
78.7Features94.7
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+30) and battery (+10). Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE 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 camera score: 72 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 46 vs 37
- 300% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 10 MP
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 37
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 90% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,761 vs 3,550
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 73% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,500 nits
- Lower launch price: $900 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2640 |
| Pixel density | 515 ppi+21% | 426 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits | 2,600 nits+73% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| AnTuTu | 783,817Bottom 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 263,424Bottom 17% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 126,989Bottom 33% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 165,563Bottom 35% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 227,841Bottom 20% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,430Top 46% | 2,044+43%Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550Bottom 50% | 6,761+90%Top 26% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 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 | — |
| Optical zoom | 10 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 40 MP+300% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+25% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 228 g | 187 g+18% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+40% | 14.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 7 years+75% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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