iQOO Neo 10R vs Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
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Beebom Score
95
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/32MP (Front) | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6400mAh, 80W | 4500mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | ||
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/32MP (Front) | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6400mAh, 80W | 4500mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery and Gaming | Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery and Gaming | Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Raging Blue, Moonknight Titanium | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 11, 2025 | July 05, 2023 | ||
| Availability | March 19, 2025 | July 05, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹26,999 | ₹49,999 | ||
| Colors | Raging Blue, Moonknight Titanium | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | ||
| Launch | March 11, 2025 | July 05, 2023 | ||
| Availability | March 19, 2025 | July 05, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹26,999 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO Neo 10R
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.4 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 452 ppi | 403 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.4 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 452 ppi | 403 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Weight | 196 grams | 177 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Schott Xensation Up | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Schott Xensation Up | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 196 grams | 177 grams | ||
| Front | Schott Xensation Up | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Schott Xensation Up | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:iQOO Neo 10R
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 888 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Adreno 660 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 888 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Adreno 660 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Long Exposure, Night, Panorama, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Long Exposure, Night, Panorama, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera, AI De-glare, AI Detail Boost, AI Display, AI Erase, AI Game Assist, AI Note Assist, AI Photo Enhance | Circle To Search | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera, AI De-glare, AI Detail Boost, AI Display, AI Erase, AI Game Assist, AI Note Assist, AI Photo Enhance | Circle To Search |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Night, panorama, Portrait, Pro, Time Lapse | |||
| Video | 1080p, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Night, panorama, Portrait, Pro, Time Lapse | |||
| Video | 1080p, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:iQOO Neo 10R
| Capacity | 6400 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 80 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 6400 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 80 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 | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:iQOO Neo 10R
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Fingerprint Scanner, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Fingerprint Scanner, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor |
