iQOO 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)
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Beebom Score
67
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 159.1", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.4", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+13MP+13MP/16MP | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 4350 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
| Display | 159.1", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.4", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+13MP+13MP/16MP | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 4350 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display and Multimedia | Battery, Performance, Design, Software, Gaming, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display and Multimedia | Battery, Performance, Design, Software, Gaming, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Legend, Alpha, Phoenix | Graphite, Olive, Lavender, White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 23, 2022 | January 10, 2022 | ||
| Availability | February 26, 2022 | January 17, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹42,990 | ₹49,999 | ||
| Colors | Legend, Alpha, Phoenix | Graphite, Olive, Lavender, White | ||
| Launch | February 23, 2022 | January 10, 2022 | ||
| Availability | February 26, 2022 | January 17, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹42,990 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO 9
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 159.1 inches | 6.4 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2376 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 1.85:1 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 398 ppi | 403 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | |||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 159.1 inches | 6.4 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2376 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 1.85:1 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 398 ppi | 403 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)
| Weight | 200 grams | 177 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Dragontrail Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Panda Glass | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 200 grams | 177 grams | ||
| Front | Dragontrail Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Panda Glass | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888+ 5G | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year | 4 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888+ 5G | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year | 4 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | Auto HDR, LED flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@24/30/60fps | 1080p@30/60/240fps, 4K@30/60fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | ||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | Auto HDR, LED flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@24/30/60fps | 1080p@30/60/240fps, 4K@30/60fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (2022)
| Capacity | 4350 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 120 w | 25 w | ||
| Capacity | 4350 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 120 w | 25 w |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM; dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM; dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:iQOO 9
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 | ||
| Positioning | GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 | ||
| Positioning | GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay |
