Galaxy S21 FE vs Galaxy S22
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S21 FE and the Galaxy S22 — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S21 FE vs Galaxy S22: the key differences
The Galaxy S21 FE and Galaxy S22 launched in the same year (2022) as part of the same generation, so they share a great deal — but they are aimed at different buyers.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy S22 runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / Exynos 2200, while the Galaxy S21 FE uses the Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy S21 FE has the larger battery, 4,500 mAh vs 3,700 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S21 FE — 6.4″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz; Galaxy S22 — 6.1″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S21 FE — 12 + 8 (tele 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide); Galaxy S22 — 50 + 10 (tele 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide).
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S22 is lighter at 168 g (vs 177 g).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S21 FE — $699; Galaxy S22 — $799.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S21 FE | Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | January 2022 | February 2022 |
| Display | 6.4″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.1″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 (402 ppi) | 1080 × 2340 (425 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / Exynos 2200 |
| RAM | 6 / 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 / 256 GB | 128 / 256 GB |
| Main camera | 12 + 8 (tele 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide) | 50 + 10 (tele 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide) |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 3700 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| OS | Android 12 (up to 15) | Android 12 (up to 15) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 155.7 × 74.5 × 7.9 mm | 146.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 168 g |
| Build | Plastic + metal, IP68 | Glass Victus+ + Armor Aluminum |
| Launch price | $699 | $799 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.