Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy A56
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 1580 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP | 50MP+12MP+5MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 1580 | ||
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP | 50MP+12MP+5MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Design, Performance, Battery, Multimedia, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display, Gaming and Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Design, Performance, Battery, Multimedia, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display, Gaming and Software |
General
| Colors | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | Awesome Olive, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 05, 2023 | March 02, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 05, 2023 | |||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹41,999 | ||
| Colors | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | Awesome Olive, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray | ||
| Launch | July 05, 2023 | March 02, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 05, 2023 | |||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹41,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1900 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1900 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Weight | 177 grams | 198 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Metal 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 | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |||
| Weight | 177 grams | 198 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Metal 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 | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Processor
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Exynos 1580 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Xclipse 540 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 6 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Exynos 1580 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Xclipse 540 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 6 year |
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 | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Best Face, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 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 | Best Face, HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | |||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 45 w | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | |||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 45 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 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A56
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | No | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | No | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | AI Best Face, AI Eraser, Circle to Search | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| AI Features | AI Best Face, AI Eraser, Circle to Search |
