{"id":6634,"date":"2021-01-30T00:06:01","date_gmt":"2021-01-29T23:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2021\/01\/30\/phone-comparisons-samsung-galaxy-s21-vs-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe\/"},"modified":"2021-01-30T21:53:44","modified_gmt":"2021-01-30T20:53:44","slug":"phone-comparisons-samsung-galaxy-s21-vs-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2021\/01\/30\/phone-comparisons-samsung-galaxy-s21-vs-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe\/","title":{"rendered":"Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this article, we\u2019ll compare the Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. The Galaxy S20 FE arrived in September 2020, while the Galaxy S21 launched in January 2021. Even though their launches are only a couple of months apart, we\u2019re looking at two different generations of smartphones. Truth be said, the Galaxy S21 feels like a second-gen Galaxy S20 FE in some ways.
\nThese two smartphones are not that far apart when it comes to price tags, though you can save up some cash by getting the Galaxy S20 FE. Is it worth it, though? Well, that\u2019s something we\u2019re here to find out. We\u2019ll let you make the final call, of course, but we will lay out some info for you to check out. These two phones are similar in many ways, but there are some differences, of course. Let\u2019s compare the Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, shall we, starting with the specs.
\nSpecs<\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy S21
\nSamsung Galaxy S20 FE<\/p>\n

Screen size
\n6.2-inch FullHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (120Hz adaptive refresh rate)
\n6.5-inch fullHD+ Super AMOLED display (120Hz)<\/p>\n

Screen resolution
\n2400 x 1080
\n2400 x 1080<\/p>\n

SoC
\nQualcomm Snapdragon 888 or Samsung Exynos 2100
\nQualcomm Snapdragon 865<\/p>\n

RAM
\n8GB (LPDDR5)
\n6GB (LPDDR5)<\/p>\n

Storage
\n128GB\/256GB, non-expandable
\n128GB; Non-Expandable<\/p>\n

Rear cameras
\n12MP (f\/1.8 aperture, 1.8um pixel size, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF)
\n12MP (f\/2.2 aperture, 1.4um pixel size, 120-degree FoV)
\n64MP (f\/2.0 aperture, 0.8um pixel size, OIS, PDAF, Hybrid Optic 3X, 30X Space Zoom)
\n12MP (f\/1.8 aperture, 1.8um pixel size, Dual Pixel AF, OIS)
\n12MP (f\/2.2 aperture, 123-degree FoV, 1.12um pixel size, ultrawide)
\n8MP (f\/2.4 aperture, 1.0um pixel size, telephoto, 3x optical zoom, OIS)<\/p>\n

Front cameras
\n10MP (f\/2.2 aperture, 1.22um pixel size, 80-degree FoV, Dual Pixel AF)
\n32MP (f\/2.2 aperture, 80-degree FoV, 0.8um pixel size)<\/p>\n

Battery
\n4,000mAh, non-removable, fast battery charging, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare
\n4,500mAh, non-removable, 25W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, Wireless PowerShare<\/p>\n

Dimensions
\n151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm
\n159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4mm<\/p>\n

Weight
\n171 grams
\n190 grams<\/p>\n

Connectivity
\n5G, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C
\n5G, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C<\/p>\n

Security
\nIn-display fingerprint scanner (ultrasonic)
\nIn-display fingerprint scanner (optical)<\/p>\n

OS
\nAndroid 11
\nOne UI 3.0
\nAndroid 10
\nOne UI 2.5 (upgradable)<\/p>\n

Price
\n$799.99
\n$699<\/p>\n

Buy
\nSamsung
\nSamsung<\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: Design
\nWhen it comes to the design, these two phones are quite similar. Both come with a metal frame, and a plastic backplate. Both also include very thin bezels, and flat displays. On top of that, you\u2019ll notice a display camera hole on each of these two phones. A single display camera hole which is centered in both cases. Even their physical keys are in the same spot, so the two devices are not that easy to differentiate, at least not from the front.
\nThings are a bit different on the back, though. The Galaxy S21 series has a uniquely-designed rear camera housing, which is an extension of the phone\u2019s frame. The Galaxy S20 FE, on the other hand, has a more regular-looking camera housing on the back. It is also placed in the top-left corner of the phone\u2019s back side, though. Samsung\u2019s branding is implemented on the back, in both cases, and it\u2019s also in the same spot.
\nThe Samsung Galaxy S20 FE does include a larger display, its display is 0.3 inches larger. That\u2019s the main reason why this phone is both taller, and wider than the Galaxy S21, while it\u2019s also thicker. The Galaxy S20 FE is also noticeably heavier than its sibling, it weighs 190 grams, while the Galaxy S21 weighs 169 grams (Sub6) \/ 171 grams (mmWave). So, it\u2019s only a matter of what you prefer in this regard, both phones both look and feel really good, premium.
\nSamsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: Display
\nThese two displays may look quite similar on the paper (other than their size), but they\u2019re not exactly the same. The Galaxy S21\u2019s display is more advanced, mainly thanks to the adaptive refresh rate, which also helps with battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S21 features a 6.2-inch fullHD+ (2400 x 1080) Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. That panel is protected by the Gorilla Glass Victus, and it supports HDR10+ content.
\nThe Galaxy S20 FE, on the other hand, sports a 6.5-inch fullHD+ (2400 x 1080) Super AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. This display also supports HDR10+ content, by the way. Both displays are flat, while the Galaxy S21 offers a higher screen-to-body ratio, in case you were wondering. Both displays look quite great, they\u2019re plenty sharp, offer vibrant colors, great viewing angles, and those blacks as deep as you\u2019d expect.<\/p>\n

The Galaxy S21\u2019s panel does look a bit better when comparing the two, side-by-side. It\u2019s simply a bit punchier, and prettier, in lack of a better word. On top of that, it does get brighter than the Galaxy S20 FE\u2019s panel, and that is especially noticeable in direct sunlight. So, even though both displays are excellent, the Galaxy S21 does have the upper hand here.
\nSamsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: Performance
\nBoth of these devices offer top-notch performance. The Snapdragon 865 inside the Galaxy S20 FE is an inferior SoC, but it\u2019s still one of the best SoCs in the market, and many would say overkill for a phone. The Snapdragon 888 inside the Galaxy S21 is even more powerful. Those two processors, combined with other, powerful internals, and well-optimized One UI in combination with the latest version of Android, make for a truly powerful combination.
\nThese two phones will do everyday tasks with ease, you won\u2019t even notice the difference. They can multitask, consume multimedia, browse the web\u2026 whatever you can think of, without skipping a beat. There\u2019s plenty of power inside each of the two devices. When it comes to games, the situation is pretty much the same, they can handle anything you throw at them. The Snapdragon 888 will load games slightly faster, but when it comes to gameplay, both can play them without an issue, at the highest possible graphical settings (if available). Performance is really not something you should be worried about here, at all.
\nSamsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: Battery
\nThe Samsung Galaxy S20 FE comes with a larger battery, and a larger display. It all evens out in the end, pretty much. The two devices offer similar battery longevity. The Samsung Galaxy S21 comes with a 4,000mAh battery pack. The Galaxy S20 FE, on the other hand, offers a 4,500mAh battery. Each of the two phones will provide you around 6 hours of screen-on-time, as long as you\u2019re not a gamer, or don\u2019t really push the SoC too hard with some other tasks.
\nThat is, at least, the results we were able to get during our testing. Crossing over the 6-hour screen-on-time mark should be possible, but not much more than that. During our testing, the Galaxy S21 did do a bit better, though, but that may vary in your case. Each of us use our phones differently, so your mileage may vary. You may even be able to get much more than what was said here.
\nBoth phones offer 25W fast wired charging. You\u2019ll also get 15W wireless charging out of both devices. On top of that, reverse wireless charging is also available. They\u2019re exactly the same in the charging department. One thing worth noting, though, is that the Galaxy S21 does not ship with a charging brick. You\u2019ll get a charging cable, but not the actual brick \/ power adapter, so keep that in mind.
\nSamsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: Cameras
\nEach of these two phones uses three rear cameras. On each of them, you\u2019ll get a main camera, coupled with telephoto and ultra-wide units. The main camera is pretty much identical, but there are some differences when it comes to others. Images during the day are excellent on both phones, with plenty of detail. Both phones tend to oversharpen images a bit, but it\u2019s nowhere as bad as it was a couple of years ago, and you may actually prefer such shots, as they look great.<\/p>\n

HDR scenarios are handled really well by both phones. The Galaxy S21 did perform better in low light, but do note that we tested the Galaxy S20 FE with its original Android 10 software, not Android 11. The Galaxy S21 has an advantage when it comes to telephoto shots. Images do end up looking better overall, but not by much, both phones are quite capable. The ultra-wide cameras are also good on both devices, they can even do good in low light.
\nAudio
\nNeither of these two phones has a 3.5mm headphone jack, though that is to be expected. What they do have is a set of stereo speakers, which are pretty good. These speakers are tuned by AKG, and they provide plenty of loudness and sharpness. The distortion is something you won\u2019t really notice here. There\u2019s not a lot of bass here, but other than that, the speakers are excellent in every way.
\nWhen it comes to audio through a pair of headphones, well, it\u2019s also quite good. Do note you need to have a good pair of headphones to really enjoy it though. You can hook them up via the Type-C USB port, or via Bluetooth. Either way, the audio is solid. It\u2019s really well-balanced, the mids and highs are the best, but the lows are also quite good. There\u2019s not much to complain about here, when it comes to audio.
\nThe post Phone Comparisons: Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE appeared first on Android Headlines.
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\nSource: ndroidheadlines.com <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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