The new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE device has a 3 camera setup with a main lens of 12 MP, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor chipset and a battery of 4500 mAh. On other side, the Samsung Galaxy S21 also has awesome features. The comparison for both models with new specs are detailed next.
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Specifications
Feature | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
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Screen Display | 6.5 in (inches) | 6.2 in (inches) |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
Operating System | One UI 2.0 | One UI 2.0 |
Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
RAM | 6 GB (gigabytes) or 8 GB (gigabytes) | 8 GB (gigabytes) |
Storage | 128 GB (gigabytes),256 GB (gigabytes) | 128 GB (gigabytes),256 GB (gigabytes) |
Camera | 12/12/8 MP | 64/12/12 MP |
Front Camera | 32 MP | 10 MP |
Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Processor and Operating System
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset and the processor has a total of 8 cores composed by 1 core of 2.84 GHz Kryo 585, 3 cores of 2.42 GHz Kryo 585 and 4 cores of 1.8 GHz Kryo 585. It has a maximum CPU frequency of 2840 MHz (megahertz). Some other special features include 64 bit architecture. Running on One UI 2.0 operating system.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 is a less powerful chipset processor than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S21 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, the second processor has a total of 8 cores composed by 1 core of 2.84 GHz Kryo 680, 3 cores of 2.42 GHz Kryo 680 and 4 cores of 1.8 GHz Kryo. It has a maximum CPU frequency of 2800 MHz (megahertz). Some other special features include 64 bit architecture. And it’s running on One UI 2.0 OS system.
Graphics Processor (GPU)
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is carrying a Qualcomm Adreno 650 gpu in the interior and the Samsung Galaxy S21 has the Adreno 660 graphics processor.
Battery
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE battery capacity is 4500 mAh which is a 12.5% (percent) more powerful than the 4000 mAh offered by the Samsung Galaxy S21. Some features include Wireless charging, Fast charging, Non-removable, Wireless reverse charging – 4.5W, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and USB Power Delivery 3.0.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 battery include Wireless charging, Fast charging, Non-removable, Qi/PMA wireless charging – 15 W, Wireless reverse charging – 9 W, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and USB Power Delivery 3.0.
Screen
The smartphone is using a Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels and a screen size of 6.5 in (inches).
Meanwhile the Samsung Galaxy S21 is featuring a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 1080 x 2400 pixels and a screen size of 6.2 in (inches).
As we can see here, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a 4.8% bigger than Samsung Galaxy S21 screen.
The main display features of both phones are detailed next:
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
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120Hz refresh rate | 120Hz refresh rate (adaptive) |
2.5D curved glass screen | 1300 cd/m² peak brightness |
Always-On Display | Always-On Display |
Capacitive | Capacitive |
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
Infinity-O Display | Infinity-O Display |
Multi-touch | Multi-touch |
Scratch resistant | Scratch resistant |
RAM Memory and storage
On the memory hardware side, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is carrying a ram memory of 6 GB (gigabytes) or 8 GB (gigabytes) with some features like 2750 MHz (megahertz), LPDDR5 and Double channel.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 is coming with a 8 GB (gigabytes) and it has some features like 2750 MHz (megahertz), LPDDR5 and Double channel.
In the basic edition, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE gives a 33.3% more ram memory capacity than Samsung Galaxy S21.
At the more expensive edition, both phone present the same ram capacity:8 gigabytes.
How much built-in storage space you can get for apps and saving photos, files and video? The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE comes with or 128 GB (gigabytes) or 256 GB (gigabytes). In the basic edition, both phones have the same storage capacity of 128 gigabytes.
At the more expensive edition, both smartphones present the same built-in storage capacity:256 gigabytes.
Samsung Galaxy S21 gets you or 128 GB (gigabytes) or 256 GB (gigabytes) of internal storage.
Rear Camera
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE rear camera setup is composed by 3 lenses of 12/12/8 MP , the flash type is Dual LED , a focal length 35 mm:17.57 mm , carrying a sensor like Samsung S5K2LD Camera sensor size:6.45 x 8.46 mm , a pixel size of 1.8 µm (micrometers) and aperture lens of f/1.8 f/2.2 f/2.4 respectively.

Meanwhile the Samsung Galaxy S21 rear camera comes with 3 lenses of 64/12/12 MP , the flash type is LED , a focal length 35 mm:26 mm , carrying sensor like Sony IMX563 (#2) , a pixel size of 0.8 µm (micrometers) and aperture lens of f/2.0 f/1.8 f/2.2 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
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1080p @ 240 fps | 1080p @ 240 fps |
2160p @ 60 fps | 2160p @ 60 fps |
30x Super Resolution zoom (#3) | 3x hybrid optical zoom (#3) |
3x optical zoom (#3) | 720p @ 960 fps |
720p @ 960 fps | Angle of view – 120° (#2) |
Angle of view – 123° (#2) | Angle of view – 76° (#3) |
Angle of view – 32° (#3) | Aperture size – f/2.0 (#3) |
Aperture size – f/2.2 (#2) | Aperture size – f/2.2 (#2) |
Aperture size – f/2.4 (#3) | Autofocus |
Autofocus | Continuous shooting |
Continuous shooting | Digital zoom |
Digital image stabilization | Dual OIS |
Digital zoom | Exposure compensation |
Dual OIS | Face detection |
Exposure compensation | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) – 13 mm (#2) |
Face detection | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) – 28 mm (#3) |
Geotagging | Geotagging |
HDR | HDR |
HDR10+ video recording | HDR10+ video recording |
ISO settings | ISO settings |
Object tracking AF | Object tracking AF |
OIS (#3) | OIS (#3) |
Optical image stabilization | Optical image stabilization |
Optical zoom | Optical zoom |
Panorama | Panorama |
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
Phase detection with Dual Pixel | Phase detection with Dual Pixel |
Pixel size – 1.0 m (#3) | Pixel size – 0.8 µm (#3) |
Pixel size – 1.12 m (#2) | Pixel size – 1.4 µm (#2) |
Scene mode | Scene mode |
Secondary rear camera – 12 MP (ultra-wide angle) | Secondary rear camera – 12 MP (ultra-wide-angle) |
Self-timer | Self-timer |
Third rear camera – 8 MP (telephoto) | Sensor version – Sony IMX563 (#2) |
Touch focus | Sensor size – 1/1.76″ (#3) |
Tracking AF (#3) | Sensor size – 1/2.55″ (#2) |
White balance settings | Third rear camera – 64 MP (telephoto) |
Touch focus | |
White balance settings |
Front Camera – Selfie
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE comes with a 32 MP in the front.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 has a 10 MP as a main front-camera.
Some other front camera features are detailed next:
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
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32 MP | 10 MP |
Aperture:f/2.0 | Aperture:f/2.2 |
Autofocus | Auto HDR |
Face unlock | Autofocus |
HDR | HDR |
Pixel size:0.8 µm /0.000800 mm | Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
Sensor type:CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) | Phase detection with Dual Pixel |
Pixel size:1.22 µm /0.001220 mm | |
Sensor type:CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
Data network and speed connectivity/bandwidth
The mobile networks technologies improve the communication between devices, connectivity speed and files download/upload bandwidth depending of the place.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
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5G NSA | 5G NSA |
5G SA | 5G SA |
Built-in 5G modem | Built-in 5G modem |
EDGE | EDGE |
Enhanced 4×4 MIMO | GPRS |
GPRS | HSPA+(5.76/ 42 Mbit/s) |
HSPA+(5.76/ 42 Mbit/s) | LTE Cat 20 |
LAA (US only) | UMTS(384 kbit/s) |
LTE Cat 19 | |
UMTS(384 kbit/s) | |
Up to 5CA |
Price
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE price is $832 and the Samsung Galaxy S21 price tag is $900
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