Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023) vs iQOO 9T 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4", Full HD+ Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.78", FHD+ E5 AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP | 50MP+12MP+13MP/16MP | ||
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4700 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | ||
| Display | 6.4", Full HD+ Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.78", FHD+ E5 AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP | 50MP+12MP+13MP/16MP | ||
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4700 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia and Gaming | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia and Gaming |
General
| Colors | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | Alpha, Legend | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 05, 2023 | August 02, 2022 | ||
| Availability | July 05, 2023 | August 02, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹46,898 | ||
| Colors | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | Alpha, Legend | ||
| Launch | July 05, 2023 | August 02, 2022 | ||
| Availability | July 05, 2023 | August 02, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹46,898 |
Display
Winner:iQOO 9T 5G
| Type | Full HD+ Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X | FHD+ E5 AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 density ppi | 388 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1500 nits | ||
| Type | Full HD+ Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X | FHD+ E5 AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 density ppi | 388 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1500 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Weight | 177 grams | 206 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | Dust and water resistant | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |||
| Weight | 177 grams | 206 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | Dust and water resistant | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Processor
Winner:iQOO 9T 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 730 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 6 | iQOO Funtouch 12 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 2 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 730 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 6 | iQOO Funtouch 12 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:iQOO 9T 5G
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4700 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 120 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | No | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4700 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 120 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | No |
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 | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, BDS, GLONASS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, BDS, GLONASS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Spectrometer, Hall Sensor, X-axis Linear Motor, Samsung Pay, Samsung DeX | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Spectrometer, Hall Sensor, X-axis Linear Motor, Samsung Pay, Samsung DeX | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass |
