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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize camera quality and battery life and are willing to pay more, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE may be a better choice, as it has a higher overall camera quality and longer battery life. However, if price is a major factor for you and you still want a quality phone from the same brand, the Samsung Galaxy S10 offers a lower-cost option with a glass back instead of plastic, similar camera capabilities, and a headphone jack, which is missing from the S21 FE. The S21 FE also boasts a smoother screen with a higher refresh rate, which may enhance your viewing and scrolling experience. Both phones have OLED displays and offer wireless charging, but only the S21 FE supports 5G connectivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy S10
- Very good display quality
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy S10.
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
5.4
7.0
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has good overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy S10 has poor overall camera quality.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE outperforms the Galaxy S10 in camera functionality, most notably because it offers users a better selfie experience, which is very important. Additionally, the Galaxy S21 FE has improved software for photo and video, higher dynamic range in photos, better low light performance, and more versatile camera options compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy S10.
Photo Quality
5.4
6.9
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE takes only fair photos, while the Samsung Galaxy S10 takes poor photos.
The Samsung Galaxy S10 has a poor overall selfie quality, particularly due to its lower selfie resolution and underwhelming performance across various aspects like dynamic range and low light conditions. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE takes good photos, benefiting from a substantial improvement in selfie quality, better resolution, enhanced dynamic range, and more capable low light capabilities, overall offering a significantly upgraded photo software experience.
Battery
5.6 Hours
6.7 Hours
The Samsung Galaxy S10 has 5.6 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has 6.7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$145
$770
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Samsung Galaxy S10 has a price of $145 and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE costs $770.
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Key similarities
Video Quality
5.5
5.9
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE and Samsung Galaxy S10 both have poor videos.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE takes better videos than the Samsung Galaxy S10, due to improvements in video resolution and frame rate, enhanced video software experience, better video stabilization, improved dynamic range, stronger low-light performance, and higher quality microphone audio capture. While the S10 has very good microphone quality, its video resolution/framerate, software experience, stabilization, dynamic range, and low light performance are only fair to poor, compared to the S21 FE's good to very good ratings in these areas.
Screen Size
The Samsung Galaxy S10 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is 6.4 inches.
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How the Samsung Galaxy S10 and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Galaxy S10 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$145 | $770 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 8, 2019 | January 29, 2022 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.4" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 550 | 401 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD855 | SD888 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 5.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 5.4/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 5.5/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 12 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.6 Hours | 6.7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (4.5 watts) | Yes (4.5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.9" x 2.77" | 6.13" x 2.93" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.54 oz | 6.24 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Plastic | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | No | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | N/A | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)41, 66, 71, 260, 261 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Flamingo Pink, Cardinal Red | Graphite, Lavender, Olive, White, Navy Blue | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | No | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | Yes | No | |
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Samsung Galaxy S10
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Caitlin McGarry | October 2022
"The Galaxy S10 offers superfast performance and a beautiful display, with a less distracting camera cutout than on the larger, pricier S10 Plus. If all you're looking for is a well-rounded, well-crafted Android flagship that can do it all — including work with a pair of good old-fashioned wired headphones — for a price you can sleep easy at night spending, the Galaxy S10 remains an unbeatable proposition."
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
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Philip Michaels | March 2022
"The Galaxy S21 FE is a fine addition to Samsung's S21 lineup, retaining the very best features of those flagship phones for a more modest price. This is a solid phone, matching the performance of the top Android flagships from a year ago and delivering photos that hold their own against some of the best camera phones we've tested."
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About Samsung
Samsung is one of the most recognizable names in the smartphone industry, standing as the undisputed best-selling brand of Android smartphones in the United States for many years now. Samsung is known for offering a variety of smartphones in all available price points, as well as for implementing cutting-edge technology and innovative features in their flagship devices, ones that often shape the market going forward. The company offers its own unique spin on Android, called One UI, which focuses on offering a multitude of features and is heavily customizable, according to user preference.
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