A little over seven months late, Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE has finally been unveiled and is now on sale worldwide. Besides packing in the Snapdragon 888 processor (or Exynos 2100 depending on your region), the Galaxy S21 FE has a lot in common with its Galaxy S21 sibling whilst sporting a slightly larger display and costing $100 less. In terms of size, the Galaxy S21 FE slots neatly in-between the Galaxy S21 and S21+ with its 6.4-inch display and has a handy bump in battery capacity over the base S21.
There’s little to choose between the Galaxy S21 and the new Galaxy S21 FE in terms of hardware other than the display and camera departments, although the S21 Fan Edition is $100 cheaper than its sibling which could be the deciding factor for many. Join us after the break to compare the specifications of the Galaxy S21 and S21 FE side-by-side.
| Phone | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition |
| Software | Android 12, One UI 4.0 | Android 12, One UI 4.0 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 888/Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 888/Exynos 2100 |
| RAM | 8GB | 6/8GB |
| Storage | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Display | 6.2-inch Flat AMOLED, FHD+ Resolution (2400×1080), 120Hz Refresh Rate, Always-on Display | 6.4-inch Flat AMOLED, FHD+ Resolution (2400×1080), 120Hz Refresh Rate, Always-on Display |
| Battery | 4,000mAh, 25W fast charging, | 4,500mAh, 25W fast charging, |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, up to 15W | Yes, up to 15W |
| Rear Cameras | 12MP wide (f/1.8, OIS, DPAF); 12MP ultra-wide (f/2.2, 120° FoV, FF); 64MP telephoto (f.2.0, 3x hybrid, OIS, DPAF) |
12MP wide (f/1.8, OIS, DPAF); 12MP ultra-wide (f/2.2, 123° FoV, FF); 8MP telephoto (f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, 30x Space Zoom) |
| Front Camera | 10MP | 32MP |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, NFC, USB Type-C | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, NFC, USB Type-C |
| IP Rating | IP68 certified | IP68 certified |
| Fingerprint scanner | In-display ultrasonic | In-display optical |
| Dimensions | 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm | 74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9mm |
| Weight | 169g | 177g |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy | White, Graphite, Olive, Lavender, Navy Blue |
| Price | From $799 | From $699 |
