Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) vs Samsung Galaxy S26
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Overview
| Specs Score | 66 / 100 | 77 / 100 Better Specs |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 85.3% | ~ 90% Less Bezels |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB More RAM |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.84 GHz | 3.8 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| CPU Cores | Octa Core | Deca Core More CPU Cores |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Better Camera Resolution |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP |
| Weight | 177 g | 167 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.2 mm Slimmer |
| Unique Features | FM Radio | No |
General
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy S21 FE 5G | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Security Updates | 7 years | |
| Release Date | july 10, 2023 | February 25, 2026 |
Design
| Dimensions | 74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9 mm | 71.7 x 149.6 x 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 167 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Navy, Olive, Graphite, Lavender, White | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
Display
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 411 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.3% | ~ 90% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Brightness | 2600nits | |
| Features | Intelligent Eye Comfort Shield, Smooth Scrolling | Privacy Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500) | 5G* FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p, 720p | 8K, 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v13 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.8 GHz, Deca Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex X1) + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A78) + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A55) | 1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Xclipse 960 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4300 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W |
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