This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G and Apple iPhone 16e smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G features a slightly larger 6.4-inch display, 25W fast charging, triple-camera setup and Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G chipset.
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone 16e features a 6.1-inch display, 48MP main camera, 20W charging rate, IP68 dust & water resistance and Apple A18 chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Apple iPhone 16e |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 411 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+, and punch-hole | 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED Display (1170 x 2532 Pixels, 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield, 60Hz Refresh Rate, 800nits typ. brightness, 1200nits peak, Dolby Vision, HDR, and notch |
| Size | 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 167 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back, and Aluminum frame | Glass front and back, Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 dust and water resistant | |
| Colors | Graphite, White, Lavender, and Olive | Black, White |
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Apple iPhone 16e The Apple iPhone 16e is lighter, slightly thinner, and more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x Kryo 680 @ 2.84GHz , 3x Kryo 680 @ 2.42GHz & 4x Kryo 680 @ 1.8GHz |
Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance cores & 4x Efficiency cores |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Apple GPU (5 cores) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 12 with One UI 4 | iOS18 with with Apple Intelligence |
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Apple iPhone 16e
The Apple iPhone 16e has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 12MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, dual pixel PD Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) 8MP Telephoto (f/2.4 Aperture, Autofocus, 3x optical zoom) -LED Flash |
48 Megapixels (f/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) LED Flash Up to 4K video recording, video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
32 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K video recording, video stabilization |
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Based on the specs, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has longer 3x optical zoom and an ultrawide camera. Meanwhile, Apple iPhone 16e offers a higher-resolution 48MP main camera and autofocus on the front camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
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| Location | A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo & BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
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Apple iPhone 16e
The Apple iPhone 16e has better Wi-Fi connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Speakers | Dolby ATMOS, Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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Both phones offer a similar overall combination of audio, USB and sensor features. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 4500 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 25W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes), 15W Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging |
20W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes) Wireless Charging (Qi) |
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱38,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱41,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines |
₱39,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱46,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱58,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | January 4, 2022 | February 20, 2025 |
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