Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
34.4Performance45.6
49.1Display58.3
40.8Camera42.1
36.9Battery36.9
78.7Features94.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S217 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and performance (+11). Samsung Galaxy S21 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
- 47% lower thickness: 7.9 mm vs 14.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 34
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,300 nits
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.7 ″+8% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2640 |
| Pixel density | 421 ppi | 426 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 2,600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| AnTuTu | 746,547Bottom 18% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 252,025Bottom 14% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 127,819Bottom 35% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 144,909Bottom 16% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 221,794Bottom 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,430Top 46% | 2,044+43%Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550Bottom 50% | 6,761+90%Top 26% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+9% | 187 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+47% | 14.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | 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 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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