Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Galaxy S23

Name: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Brand: Samsung
SKU: samsung-galaxy-s21-fe-5g
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Rating: 4.9 (37 reviews)

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Samsung released the Galaxy S21 FE in January 2022 and released the Galaxy S23 in February 2023. The FE is the “Fan Edition” model in the overall Galaxy smartphone lineup and it serves as a lower-priced mid-range model. The Galaxy S23 is a higher-priced flagship model in the overall Galaxy smartphone lineup.

The Galaxy S21 FE features a 6.4-inch display, a Snapdragon 888 processor, and up to 256GB of storage, and the Galaxy S23 features a 6.1-inch display, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, and up to 256GB of storage. Overall, the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor is a win for the Galaxy S23, and the S23 also features a better rear camera setup.

Price Comparison

Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Low price:

$109

Avg price:

$171

How much does Galaxy S21 FE 5G cost?

Galaxy S23

Low price:

$235

Avg price:

$353

What's the best Galaxy S23 price?

Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Galaxy S23 Pricing

Galaxy S21 FE 5G prices start at $109, which is cheaper than the Galaxy S23 low price of $235.

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Specs Comparison

The Galaxy S21 FE key specs include a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X FHD+ display, a Snapdragon 888 processor, Adreno 660 GPU, 6GB or 8GB of RAM, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 4500 mAh battery.

The Galaxy S23 key specs include a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X FHD+ display, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, Adreno 740 GPU, 8GB of RAM, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, a 3900 mAh battery, and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

Common specs include 5G cellular connectivity, up to 256GB of storage, an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, stereo speakers, NFC, and USB-C.

Size

Size	Galaxy S21 FE 5G	Galaxy S23
Width	75 mm 2.9 inches
Height	156 mm 6.1 inches
Depth	8 mm 0.3 inches
Weight	177 g 6.2 ounces

The Galaxy S21 FE measures 6.13” (H) x 2.93” (W) x 0.31” (D), weighs 6.2 ounces and features a 6.4” display size. The Galaxy S23 measures 5.76” (H) x 2.79” (W) x 0.30” (D), weighs 5.9 ounces, and features a 6.1” display size.

Camera

Camera	Galaxy S21 FE 5G	Galaxy S23
Primary	12.0 MP
Resolution	4000x3000

The Galaxy S21 FE and the Galaxy S23+ feature a triple camera array with wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto cameras. The Galaxy S21 FE features 12MP wide, 8MP telephoto, and 12MP ultra-wide cameras, and the Galaxy S23 features 50MP wide, 10MP telephoto, and 12MP ultra-wide cameras.

Otherwise, the Galaxy S21 FE features a 32MP wide-angle selfie camera on the front, and the Galaxy S23 features a 12MP wide-angle selfie camera on the front.

Screen

Display	Galaxy S21 FE 5G	Galaxy S23
Resolution	1080x2340
Screen Size	163 mm 6.4 in
Pixels Per Inch	403 ppi	ppi

The Galaxy S21 FE display measures 6.4 inches and the Galaxy S23 display measures 6.1 inches. The Galaxy S21 FE and the Galaxy S23+ displays are always-on Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels that are HDR10+ certified and support refresh rates up to 120Hz.

The Galaxy S21 SE display specs include a resolution of 2340 x 1080 at 403 pixels per inch, an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus cover glass. In comparison, the Galaxy S23 display specs include a resolution of 2340 x 1080 at 425 pixels per inch, an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass.

Battery

Battery	Galaxy S21 FE 5G	Galaxy S23
Capacity	4500 mAh	mAh
Longevity	15 hours	hours
USB	USB-C

The Galaxy S21 FE is equipped with a 4500 mAh battery and the Galaxy S23 is equipped with a 3900 mAh battery. The Galaxy S21 FE and the Galaxy S23 both support fast wired charging at 25W, Qi wireless charging at 15W and reverse wireless charging (Wireless Powershare) at 4.5W.

Processing

Processor	Galaxy S21 FE 5G	Galaxy S23
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G SM8350 (Lahaina)

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Color Choices

Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Available in 5 colors:

White
Graphite
Lavender
Navy Blue
Olive

Which Galaxy S21 FE 5G color should you buy?

Galaxy S23

Available in 6 colors:

Black
Cream
Graphite
Green
Lavender
Lime Green

Which color Galaxy S23 is the most popular?

Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Galaxy S23 Colors

The Galaxy S21 FE 5G introduces four new colors not found in the Galaxy S23 color palette: Black, Cream, Green, and Lime Green. Both the Galaxy S21 FE 5G and Galaxy S23 share two colors: Lavender and Graphite. However, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G does away with Navy Blue, Olive, and White, previously seen on the Galaxy S23.

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The Galaxy S21 FE is available in the following colors: Graphite, White, Lavender, and Olive. The Galaxy S23 is available in the following colors: Phantom Black, Lavender, Cream, Green, Lime, and Graphite.

Storage Options

Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Choose from 2 storage options:

128GB
256GB

Which Galaxy S21 FE 5G storage should I buy?

Galaxy S23

Choose from 2 storage options:

128GB
256GB

Which storage Galaxy S23 is the most popular?

Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Galaxy S23 Storage

Both the Galaxy S21 FE 5G and Galaxy S23 share two storage options: 128GB and 256GB.

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The Galaxy S21 FE and the Galaxy S23 are available in the following storage configurations: 128GB or 256GB. Additionally, the Galaxy S23 is available in a 512GB storage configuration.