What is the difference between the Galaxy S21 FE, S21, S21+ and S20 FE
On 4 January 2022 Samsung unveiled the new Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition). The S21 FE comes with a variety of new features and design specifications, such as dual recording and portrait mode, along with AI enhanced performace for the camera, as well as a brand new colour palette to choose from.
Find out more about the new model and how it compares with the Galaxy S21 and the Galaxy S21+, released in 2021, as well as the Galaxy S20 FE, released in 2020.
S21 models
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S21 FE |
S21 |
S21+ |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Operating system |
Android 12 |
Android 11 |
Android 11 |
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Internal storage |
128/256GB |
128/256GB |
128/256GB |
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Rear camera |
2MP F2.2(Ultra-Wide) + 12MP(2PD) OIS F1.8(Wide) + 8MP(3x) OIS 2.4 (Tele) |
12MP F2.2(Ultra-wide) + 12MP(2PD) OIS F1.8(wide) + 64MP(3x) OIS 2.0 (Tele) |
12MP F2.2(Ultra-wide) + 12MP(2PD) OIS F1.8(wide) + 64MP(3x) OIS 2.0 (Tele) |
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Front camera |
32MP FF, F2.2 |
10MP FF, F2.2 |
10MP FF, F2.2 |
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Battery |
4,500mAh (Typical) |
4,000mAh (Typical) |
4,800mAh (Typical) |
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Display |
2,340 x 1080 FHD+, 6.4”. Dynamic AMOLED 2X (120Hz) |
2,400 x 1080 FHD+, 6.2”. Dynamic AMOLED 2X (48 ~ 120Hz) |
2,400 x 1080 FHD+, 6.7”. Dynamic AMOLED 2X (48 ~ 120Hz) |
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Memory |
6/8GB |
8GB |
8GB |
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Charging |
USB type-C, Super Fast Charging (25W), Wireless/wired fast charging(15W), Wireless PowerShare |
USB type-C, Super Fast Charging (25W), Wireless/wired fast charging(15W), Wireless PowerShare |
USB type-C, Super Fast Charging (25W), Wireless/wired fast charging(15W), Wireless PowerShare |
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Security |
Optical fingerprint. Secure processor |
Ultrasonic fingerprint. Secure processor |
Ultrasonic fingerprint. Secure processor |
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CPU* |
Snapdragon 888, Exynos 2100 |
Snapdragon 888, Exynos 2100 |
Snapdragon 888, Exynos 2100 |
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Colours |
Olive, Graphite, White, Lavender, Navy |
Phantom Grey, Phantom Violet, Phantom White, Phantom Pink |
Phantom Silver, Phantom Black, Phantom Violet, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red |
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Dimensions |
74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9mm |
71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9mm |
75.6 x 161.5 x 7.8mm |
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Weight |
177g |
169(Sub6)/171g |
200(Sub6)/202g |
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Water and dust resistant |
IP68 |
IP68 |
IP68 |
*The type of CPU differs by region and mobile operator
S21 FE and S20 FE
|
S21 FE |
S20 FE |
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|---|---|---|
|
Operating system |
Android 12 |
Android 11 |
|
Internal storage |
128/256GB |
128/256GB |
|
Rear camera |
12MP F2.2(Ultra-Wide) + 12MP(2PD) OIS F1.8(Wide) + 8MP(3x) OIS 2.4 (Tele) |
12MP F2.2 (Ultra-wide), 12MP dual pixel OIS F1.8 (Wide), 8MP (3x) OIS F2.4 (Tele) |
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Front camera |
32MP FF, F2.2 |
32MP FF, F2.2 |
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Battery |
4,500mAh (Typical) |
4,500mAh (Typical) |
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Display |
2,340 x 1080 FHD+, 6.4”. Dynamic AMOLED 2X (120Hz) |
1080 x 2400 FHD+ (405ppi) Super AMOLED (120Hz) |
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Memory |
6/8GB |
6/8GB |
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Charging |
USB type-C, Super Fast Charging (25W), Wireless/wired fast charging(15W), Wireless PowerShare |
USB type-C, Super Fast Charging (25W), Wireless fast charging(15W), Wireless PowerShare |
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Security |
Optical fingerprint. Secure processor |
Optical fingerprint |
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CPU* |
Snapdragon 888, Exynos 2100 |
Snapdragon 865, Exynos 990 |
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Colours |
Olive, Graphite, White, Lavender, Navy |
Cloud Navy, Cloud Red, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Mint, Cloud White, Cloud Orange |
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Dimensions |
74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9mm |
74.5 x 159.8 x 8.4mm |
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Weight |
177g |
193g |
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Water and dust resistant |
IP68 |
IP68 |
*The type of CPU differs by region and mobile operator
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