This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G features a 6.4-inch display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G chipset.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE features a similarly-sized display, 50MP main camera, IP68 dust & water resistance and Exynos 2200 chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
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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 | 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 403 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1,450 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, and punch-hole |
| Size | 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm | 158.0 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 209 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back, and Aluminum frame | Glass front and back, Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 Water & Dust Resistant | |
| Colors | Graphite, White, Lavender, and Olive | Graphite, Purple, and Mint |
| Our pick: |
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a sharper display. It is also lighter and thinner, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Exynos 2200 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x Kryo 680 @ 2.84GHz , 3x Kryo 680 @ 2.42GHz & 4x Kryo 680 @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-X2 @ 2.8GHz , 3x Cortex-A710 @ 2.5GHz & 4x Cortex-A510 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Xclipse 920 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 12 with One UI 4 | Android 13 with One UI 5.1 |
| Our pick: |
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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has slightly 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 |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) 8MP Telephoto (f/2.4 Aperture, Autofocus, 3x Optical Zoom) -LED Flash -Up to 8K@24fps video recording, EIS |
| Front Camera |
32 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) |
10 Megapixels (f/2.4 Aperture) |
| Our pick: |
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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has the more capable camera system with a higher-resolution 50MP main camera and better camera stabilization. |
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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/6e |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo & BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Our pick: |
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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has newer Bluetooth. |
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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 | Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
Tie
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) | 4500 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 25W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes), 15W Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging | 25W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes), Wireless Charging |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer comparable battery and charging specs. |
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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 |
₱36,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱39,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | January 4, 2022 | October 7, 2023 |
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