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.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S21 FE — 6.4″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz; Galaxy S22+ — 6.6″ 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).
- ◆Charging: Galaxy S21 FE — 25 W; Galaxy S22+ — 45 W.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S21 FE is lighter at 177 g (vs 196 g).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S21 FE — $699; Galaxy S22+ — $999.
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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 | 6.6″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 (402 ppi) | 1080 × 2340 (393 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 | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W | 45 W |
| OS | Android 12 (up to 15) | Android 12 (up to 15) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 155.7 × 74.5 × 7.9 mm | 157.4 × 75.8 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | 196 g |
| Build | Plastic + metal, IP68 | Glass Victus+ + Armor Aluminum |
| Launch price | $699 | $999 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.