The Samsung Galaxy S21 family was incomplete until the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, a smartphone that has landed as a new alternative. However, it can make it more difficult for us to decide between buying the more classic S21 or this new Fan Edition version. Two models that share many things , but are not the same at all.
Both phones have a similar and very attractive design with plenty of colors to choose from. In none of them are we going to have problems moving the most powerful games or blurry photos, but things do change when we try to squeeze them. Even in the price, we have a very important point to value.
Small but important changes
To make it easier to know how these terminals differ, we take a look at their specifications, however, in the comparator on our site we will be able to consult in greater detail all the changes between one smartphone and another.
| Model | Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 6.2-inch AMOLED – 120Hz | 6.4-inch AMOLED – 120Hz |
| Processor | Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 888 |
| Memory | 8 + 128GB / 8 + 256GB | 6 + 128GB / 8 + 128GB / 8 + 256GB |
| cameras | Triple camera: 12 Mpx + Wide angle: 12.2 Mpx + Telephoto: 64 Mpx – Optical image stabilization / Selfie: 10 Mpx | Triple camera: 12 Mpx + Wide angle: 12.2 Mpx + Telephoto: 8 Mpx – Optical image stabilization / Selfie: 32 Mpx |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh – 25W – Wireless charging – Reverse charging | 4,500 mAh – 25W – Wireless charging – Reverse charging |
| Others | NFC – 5G – Bluetooth 5.0 LE – Dual SIM | NFC – 5G – Bluetooth 5.0 LE – Dual SIM |
| Price | €618 | €682 |
The fact that the S21 FE model has come later does not mean that it incorporates new technologies that make it surpass its older brother. This renewed version is more of an adaptation to what users have asked for in Europe, such as the Qualcomm processor, one of the keys that we are going to assess.
you choose the size
We stop first at the screen to find the change in dimensions, where the largest screen is intended for the S21 FE model that with only 0.2 inches more can win opinions when viewing images or videos, but it is bulkier to carry it in the pants It will depend on ourselves if we prefer the most compact option or the one with the largest panel.
Two similar brains
Although Samsung has shown us with this Exynos chip from the S21, that it knows how to do things very well, Qualcomm continues to go over it in some situations to, for example, open games at a higher speed. In any case, both mobiles are a success, with processors that are not going to fail us and equipped in both chaos with good memories. Remembering only that in terms of RAM, the S21 is better equipped in its cheapest option.
Similar cameras, but not the same
We can see in the information of these mobiles that they are made up of practically the same lenses, although in the S21 it gains in versatility thanks to the fact that it integrates a lens with greater definition and it will demonstrate it to us many times. On the other hand, the selfie camera of the S21 FE is ready to show off, another reason that it is more focused on the young public.
Do you need more battery?
Then the autonomy of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is made for you. Gain valuable extra time by packing in an extra 500 mAh, which can make all the difference in getting home with battery to spare or in a hurry. However, in both cases they share wireless and fast charging technologies.
Which one are we left with?
Finally, we come to the moment of decision, where the price must also play its cards. Having been presented longer ago, the S21 with very similar and in some cases better possibilities, has dropped to 618 euros and the S21 FE model with less RAM is at 682 euros. Therefore, we have to choose if we prefer to save money and buy the Galaxy S21 or we need a better selfie camera at the expense of the telephoto lens, more battery and Qualcomm processor paying more for the S21 FE.
In our option, the changes are not worth it and we will be able to save more than 60 euros by buying the Galaxy S21. We would only opt for the rejuvenated brother, focusing on the battery and in our case, we do not usually wear out the battery or always have a plug nearby.
