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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G: Specs, Price, Performance

Product Comparison

Compare key features and specifications side by side

Display
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
90%
9/10
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
70%
7/10
RAM
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
80%
8/10
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
90%
9/10
ROM
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
90%
9/10
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
80%
8/10
Battery
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
70%
7/10
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
80%
8/10
Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
90%
9/10
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
80%
8/10
Processor
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
80%
8/10
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
90%
9/10
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Brand/Manufacture

Samsung

Samsung

Model

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Code Name

SM-S711B, SM-S711B/DS, SM-S711U1, SM-S711U, SM-S711W, SM-S7110, SM-S711N

SM-G990B, SM-G990B/DS, SM-G990U, SM-G990U1, SM-G990W, SM-G990E, SM-G9900, SM-G990B2, SM-G990U2, SM-G990W2, SM-G990U3

Announcement Date

04 October, 2023

04 January 2022

Official Release

05 October, 2023

07 January 2022

Official Availability

Available.

Available.

Release Country

Global

United Arab Emirates, India, South Africa, Australia

Screen Size

6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2, (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio)

6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio),

Resolution & Pixel Density

1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, ~403 ppi density

1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, ~403 ppi density

Brightness/Color Depth

1450 nits (peak)

HDR10+

Panel Type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1450 nits (peak)

Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+

Extra Feature

Corning Gorilla Glass 5, N/A

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Always-on display

Dimensions (Size)

158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm (6.22 x 3.01 x 0.32 in)

155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm (6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)

Physical Weight

209 g (7.37 oz)

177 g (6.24 oz)

Body Materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame

Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame

Color Variant

Mint, Cream, Graphite, Purple, Indigo, Tangerine

White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive

RAM & ROM Variant

128GB, 256GB

128GB, 128GB, 256GB, 256GB

Processor Variant

Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - USA

Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - Version 1Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - Version 2

Core Chipset (CPU)

Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - USA

Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - Version 1Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - Version 2

Graphics Power (GPU)

Xclipse 920 - InternationalAdreno 730 - USA

Adreno 660 - Version 1Mali-G78 MP14 - Version 2

Operating System (OS)

Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1

Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8

Front Camera Specifications

Sensor/lens

10 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.22µm

32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm

Video Recording

4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS

4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Features/Modes

N/A

HDR

Rear/Main Camera Specifications

Sensor/lens

50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 1/3.0", 1.12µm

12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

Telephoto Lens

76mm (telephoto)

8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom

Ultrawide Lens

123˚ (ultrawide)

12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm

3D ToF Sensor or LiDAR Scanner

N/A

N/A

Video Capabilities

8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps

4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS

Features/Modes

LED flash, HDR, panorama

LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama

Battery Capacity

Li-Ion 4500 mAh

4500 mAh

Battery Type

non-removable

Li-Ion (non-removable)

Charging Methods

25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min15W wirelessReverse wireless

25W wired, PD3.0, , 15W wireless, Reverse wireless

Charging Speed

50% in 30 min (advertised)

Reverse Charging Support

Yes

Yes

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

SIM-Support

Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs or SIM & eSIM, dual stand-by)

Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

WiFi Version

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth Version

5.3, A2DP, LE

5.0, A2DP, LE

USB Type

USB Type-C, OTG

USB Type-C, OTG

NFC Supported

Yes

Yes

Headphone Jack Supported

No

No

FM Radio Supported

Unspecified

Unspecified

Infrared Supported

No

No

Speakers

Yes, with stereo speakers

Yes, with stereo speakers

Dedicated Features

Virtual proximity sensingSamsung DeXCircle to Search

Samsung DeX (desktop experience support), Circle to Search

Durability (Water & Dust)

N/A

IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)