Galaxy S20 FE vs Galaxy S21 FE
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S20 FE and the Galaxy S21 FE — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S20 FE vs Galaxy S21 FE: the key differences
The Galaxy S21 FE arrived in 2022, 2 years after the Galaxy S20 FE (2020), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy S21 FE runs the Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100, while the Galaxy S20 FE uses the Snapdragon 865 / Exynos 990.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S20 FE — 6.5″ Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 120 Hz; Galaxy S21 FE — 6.4″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S21 FE is lighter at 177 g (vs 190 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy S20 FE shipped with Android 10 (up to 13); Galaxy S21 FE with Android 12 (up to 15).
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S20 FE | Galaxy S21 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Release | October 2020 | January 2022 |
| Display | 6.5″ Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.4″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 (407 ppi) | 1080 × 2340 (402 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 865 / Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 |
| RAM | 6 / 8 GB | 6 / 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 / 256 GB + microSD | 128 / 256 GB |
| Main camera | 12 + 8 (tele 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide) | 12 + 8 (tele 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide) |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| OS | Android 10 (up to 13) | Android 12 (up to 15) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 159.8 × 74.5 × 8.4 mm | 155.7 × 74.5 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 177 g |
| Build | Plastic + metal, IP68 | Plastic + metal, IP68 |
| Launch price | $699 | $699 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.