Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Google Pixel 8a Specs Comparison
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | Google Pixel 8a |
Released
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Jan 11, 2022
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Released
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May 14, 2024
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6.4-inch · 2340 x 1080 px
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6.1-inch · 2400 x 1080 px
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12 MP Main · 32 MP Selfie
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64 MP Main · 13 MP Selfie
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6GB · 128GB
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8GB · 128GB
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4500 mAh
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4492 mAh
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Display
Size | |
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6.4-inch | 6.1-inch |
Resolution | |
2340 x 1080 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 403 PPI | 2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 431 PPI |
Technology | |
Dynamic AMOLED | OLED |
Refresh rate | |
120Hz | 120Hz |
Screen-to-body | |
86.77 % | 81.28 % |
Peak brightness | |
1200 cd/m2 (nit) | 2000 cd/m2 (nit) |
Features | |
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
System chip | |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
Processor | |
Octa-core, 1x 2.84GHz Cortex-X1 + 3x 2.42GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x 1.80GHz Cortex-A55 | Nona-core, 1x 3.0GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x 2.45GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x 2.15GHz Cortex-A510 |
GPU | |
Adreno 660 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
RAM | |
6GB (LPDDR5) | 8GB (LPDDR5X) |
Internal storage | |
128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable | 128GB (UFS 3.1), not expandable |
OS | |
Android (14, 13, 12), One UI | Android (15, 14) |
Device type | |
Smartphone | Smartphone |
Battery
Capacity | |
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4500 mAh | 4492 mAh |
Type | |
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable | Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable |
Charging | |
Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging | Fast charging, Qi wireless charging |
Max charge speed | |
Wired: 25.0W Wireless: 15.0W |
Wired: 18.0W Wireless: 7.5W |
Battery Life Estimate
Untested
Browsing
9h 39min
Video
7h 19min
Gaming
Untested
Battery Life Estimate
5h 51min
Browsing
13h 53min
Video
8h 34min
Gaming
7h 16min
Camera
Rear | |
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Triple camera | Dual camera |
Main camera | |
12 MP (OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 26 mm Sensor size: 1/1.76" Pixel size: 1.8 μm |
64 MP (OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.9 Focal length: 26 mm Sensor size: 1/1.73" Pixel size: 0.8 μm |
Second camera | |
8 MP (Telephoto, OIS, Autofocus) Specifications: Optical zoom: 3.0x Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 76 mm Sensor size: 1/4.5" Pixel size: 1.0 μm |
13 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
Third camera | |
12 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 Focal Length: 13 mm Sensor size: 1/3" |
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Flash | |
LED | LED |
Video recording | |
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) Features: HDR, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, 10-bit HDR |
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) |
Front | |
32 MP (HDR, Autofocus), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) | 13 MP |
N/A
Overall
N/A
Photo
N/A
Video
133
Overall
140
Photo
126
Video
Design
Dimensions | |
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6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 inches (155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm) thickness with camera 0.36 inches (9.2 mm) |
5.99 x 2.84 x 0.35 inches (152.1 x 72.2 x 8.9 mm) |
Weight | |
6.00 oz(170.0 g) | 6.63 oz(188.0 g) |
Materials | |
Back: Plastic Frame: Metal |
Back: Plastic Frame: Aluminum |
Resistance | |
Water, Dust; IP68 | Water, Dust; IP67 |
Biometrics | |
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint | Fingerprint (touch) |
Keys | |
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | |
White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe |
Cellular
5G | |
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Bands n1, n3, n5, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n78, 5G Ready | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave |
4G (FDD) | |
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
4G (TDD) | |
Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+) | Bands 38(2600), 41(2600+) |
3G | |
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900) |
Data Speed | |
LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s |
SIM type | |
Dual Nano SIM | Nano SIM, eSIM |
Multimedia
Headphones | |
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No 3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | |
Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
Screen mirroring | |
Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share |
Radio | |
FM, Stereo, RDS | |
Additional microphone(s) | |
Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | |
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5.0 | 5.3 |
Wi-Fi | |
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6) Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
USB | |
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging, OTG | Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2, Features: Charging |
Location | |
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
Sensors | |
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers) | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
Other | |
NFC | NFC |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | |
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Date approved: Jun 29, 2021 FCC ID value: A3LSMG990U | |
Measured SAR | |
Head: 0.77 W/kg Body: 0.90 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.48 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.09 W/kg |
Buyers information
MSRP | |
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$ 700 / € 749 | $ 499 / € 549 |
In The Box | |
Phone, Type-C cable, documentation | Phone, USB Type-C cable, SIM ejector tool, Papers |
Availability
Officially announced | |
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Jan 04, 2022 | May 07, 2024 |
Alternative variants
With 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage
RAM | 8GB |
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Internal storage | 256GB |
MSRP | $ 770 |
With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage | 256GB |
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Links
Full specifications | |
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Specs | Google Pixel 8a Specs |
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review | Google Pixel 8a Review |
User Reviews | |
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