Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Specs Comparison

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8.3
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
7.2
Samsung Galaxy S24
7.0
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Samsung Galaxy S24 Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Released · Jan 11, 2022
Released · Jan 31, 2024
Released · Oct 03, 2024
6.4-inch · 2340 x 1080 px
6.2-inch · 2340 x 1080 px
6.7-inch · 2340 x 1080 px
12 MP Main · 32 MP Selfie
50 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
50 MP Main · 10 MP Selfie
6GB · 128GB
8GB · 128GB
8GB · 128GB
4500 mAh
4000 mAh
4700 mAh
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Display

Size
6.4-inch 6.2-inch 6.7-inch
Resolution
2340 x 1080 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 403 PPI 2340 x 1080 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 416 PPI 2340 x 1080 px, 19.5-9 ratio, 385 PPI
Technology
Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED
Refresh rate
120Hz 120Hz 120Hz
Screen-to-body
86.77 % 90.87 % 88.06 %
Peak brightness
2600 cd/m2 (nit) 1900 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Exynos 2400e S5E9945 (4 nm)
Processor
Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3.39GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 3.1GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x 2.9GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x 2.2GHz Cortex-A520 Deca-core, 1x 3.2GHz Cortex-X4 + 2x 2.9GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x 2.6GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.95GHz Cortex-A520, 64-bit
GPU
Adreno 660 Adreno 750 Xclipse 940
RAM
6GB 8GB 8GB
Internal storage
128GB (UFS 3.1) 128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable 128GB, not expandable
OS
Android (11) Android (14) Android (14)
Device type
Smartphone Smartphone Smartphone

Battery

Capacity
4500 mAh 4000 mAh 4700 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable Li - Ion, Not user replaceable Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging
Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging Fast charging, Reverse wired charging
Max charge speed
Wired: 25.0W
Wireless: 15.0W 		Wired: 25.0W
Wireless: 15.0W 		Wired: 25.0W
Wireless: 15.0W
PhoneArena Battery Tests
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
9h 39min
Video
7h 19min
Gaming
Untested
Battery Life Estimate
6h 37min
Browsing
16h 18min
Video
8h 20min
Gaming
10h 45min
Battery Life Estimate
6h 20min
Browsing
15h 39min
Video
8h 3min
Gaming
10h 8min
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Camera

Rear
Triple camera Triple camera Triple camera
Main camera
12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 26 mm
Pixel size: 1.8 μm 		50 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 24 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.56"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm 		50 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 24 mm
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
Second camera
8 MP (Telephoto, OIS, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 3.0x
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal Length: 76 mm 		10 MP (Telephoto, OIS)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 3.0x
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal Length: 67 mm
Sensor size: 1/3.94"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm 		8 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Optical zoom: 3.0x
Aperture size: F2.4
Focal Length: 75 mm
Sensor size: 1/4.4"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
Third camera
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal Length: 13 mm 		12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal Length: 13 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm 		12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal Length: 13 mm
Sensor size: 1/3"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Flash
LED LED LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) 7680x4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) 7680x4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (120 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
Front
32 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) 12 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) 10 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
PhoneArena Camera Tests
N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video
152
Overall
156
Photo
147
Video
150
Overall
153
Photo
147
Video
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Design

Dimensions
6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches
(155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm) 		5.79 x 2.78 x 0.30 inches
(147 x 70.6 x 7.6mm)
thickness with camera 0.35 inches (8.85 mm) 		6.38 x 3.04 x 0.31 inches
(162 x 77.3 x 8 mm)
Weight
6.00 oz(170.0 g) 5.93 oz(168.0 g) 7.51 oz(213.0 g)
Materials
Back: Plastic
Frame: Metal 		Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2)
Frame: Aluminum 		Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+)
Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP68 Yes; IP68 Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint Optical in-screen fingerprint
Keys
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue Blue, Graphite, Gray, Mint, Yellow

Cellular

5G
Bands n1, n3, n5, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n78, 5G Ready Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, SA, NSA, mmWave, 5G Ready Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6
4G (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3)
4G (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+) Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300) Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
3G
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM, eSIM Dual Nano SIM + eSIM Nano SIM

Multimedia

Headphones
No 3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack No 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker Earpiece, Multiple speakers Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share Wireless screen share Wireless screen share
Radio
FM, Stereo, RDS
Additional microphone(s)
Noise cancellation Noise cancellation Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth
5.0 5.3 5.3
Wi-Fi
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6)
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot 		802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot 		802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging, OTG Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging, OTG Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers) Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other
NFC NFC NFC

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval
Date approved: Jun 29, 2021
FCC ID value: A3LSMG990U 		Date approved: Nov 30, 2023
FCC ID value: A3LSMS921U
Measured SAR
Head: 0.77 W/kg
Body: 0.90 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.48 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.09 W/kg 		Head: 1.23 W/kg
Body: 1.14 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg

Buyers information

Price
$ 700 $ 800 / € 899 $ 650
In The Box
Phone, Type-C cable, documentation USB-C cable, SIM ejector tool, Paperwork Phone, Type-C cable, Sim ejector, Papers

Availability

Officially announced
Jan 04, 2022 Jan 17, 2024 Oct 03, 2024

Alternative variants

With 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage
RAM 8GB
Internal storage 256GB
Price $ 770
With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage 256GB (UFS 4.0)
Price $ 860
With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage 256GB
International
System chip Exynos 2400 (4 nm)
Processor Deca-core, 1x 3.2GHz Cortex-X4 + 2x 2.9GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x 2.6GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.95GHz Cortex-A520
GPU Xclipse 940
With 512GB internal storage
Internal storage 512GB
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