Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 1280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.5", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | 64MP+12MP+5MP+5MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 1280 | ||
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.5", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | 64MP+12MP+5MP+5MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Multimedia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Multimedia |
General
| Colors | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | Awesome Blue, Awesome Black, Awesome Peach, Awesome White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 05, 2023 | March 21, 2022 | ||
| Availability | July 05, 2023 | March 25, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹34,499 | ||
| Colors | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | Awesome Blue, Awesome Black, Awesome Peach, Awesome White | ||
| Launch | July 05, 2023 | March 21, 2022 | ||
| Availability | July 05, 2023 | March 25, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹34,499 |
Display
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 405 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 800 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 405 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 800 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Weight | 177 grams | 189 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Tuned by AKG | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |||
| Weight | 177 grams | 189 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Tuned by AKG | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Processor
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Exynos 1280 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Mali-G68 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Exynos 1280 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Mali-G68 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 64 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | gyro-EIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle To Search | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle To Search |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HdR | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HdR | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
