Samsung Galaxy A54 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Comparison and Differences

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Differences between Samsung Galaxy A54 5G and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G - Which to Choose?

Reasons to Consider the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G:

Battery Capacity: The Galaxy A54 5G has a larger battery (5000mAh) compared to the S21 FE 5G (4500mAh), potentially offering longer battery life.
Camera Resolution: It boasts a higher resolution primary camera (50 MP) than the S21 FE 5G (12 MP), which may result in sharper images.
Expandable Storage: Unlike the S21 FE 5G, the A54 5G supports microSDXC for memory expansion.
Newer Model: Being released in 2023, it's a more recent model than the S21 FE 5G (2022 release), possibly offering more updated features or optimizations.
Price: With a listed price of 400 EUR, it is more affordable than the S21 FE 5G (750 EUR), making it a more budget-friendly option.
Weight: Slightly heavier (202g) which might imply a more robust build quality.

Reasons to Consider the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G:

Processor and Performance: Equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (or Exynos 2100), which might offer better performance than the Exynos 1380 in the A54 5G.
Screen Protection: Features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, known for higher durability compared to Gorilla Glass 5 in the A54 5G.
Higher AnTuTu Scores: Demonstrates superior performance in benchmark tests (AnTuTu v9: 742147 vs. 512020).
Wireless Charging: Supports fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, unlike the A54 5G.
Better Water Resistance: IP68 rated, offering better water and dust resistance than the IP67 of the A54 5G.
Lighter Weight: At 177g, it's lighter than the A54 5G, which could be a factor in terms of portability and comfort.

Conclusion:
Choose the Galaxy A54 5G if you prioritize battery life, camera resolution, expandable storage, newer model, and lower cost.
Opt for the Galaxy S21 FE 5G if you value processing power, screen protection, wireless charging capabilities, and better water resistance.
Each phone has its unique strengths, so the better choice depends on your specific needs and preferences.

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G or Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Specs Comparison

Common specs

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy A54 5G	Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Rating	(+5)	(+5)
Release date	2023, March 14	2022, January 07
Dimensions (HxWxD)	158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm \| 6.23 x 6.23 x 3.02 in	155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm \| 6.13 x 6.13 x 2.93 in
Weight	202 g \| 7.13 oz	177 g \| 6.24 oz
Body Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors	Lime, Graphite, Violet, White	White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive
Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po, non-removable	4500 mAh, Li-Ion, non-removable
Approximate price	400 EUR	750 EUR

Screen

Technology	Super AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen size	6.4" inc	6.4" inc
Screen area	100.5 cm²	103.9 cm²
Screen format	19.5:9 (height:width)	20:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	82.9%	89.6%
Screen resolution	1080 x 2340 px	1080 x 2400 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	403 PPI	401 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Other specs	- 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM)	- 120Hz -HDR10+ -Always-on display

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	50 MP, Triple	12 MP, Triple
Camera specs	-50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS -12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm -5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)	-12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS -8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom -12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Functions	LED flash, panorama, HDR	LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS
DxOMark Main Score	104	120
DxOMark Photo	106	126
DxOMark Video	115	104
Front camera, selfie	32 MP, Single	32 MP, Single
Specifications	32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8'', 0.8µm	32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Functions	HDR	HDR
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps	Yes

Performance

Operating system - OS	Android 13, One UI 5.1	Android 12, One UI 4
Chipset	- Exynos 1380 (5 nm)	- Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - Exynos 2100 (5 nm)
Processor CPU	- Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	- Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680) - Snapdragon Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - Exynos
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-G68 MP5	Adreno 660 - Snapdragon Mali-G78 MP14 - Exynos
External memory	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	No
Internal memory	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Benchmark

Antutu 10 Total	590616	724813
Antutu 10 CPU	191351	206713
Antutu 10 GPU	136765	193030
Antutu 10 Mem	112999	172723
Antutu 10 UX	191351	206713
Antutu 9 Total	512020	742147
GeekBench 6 Single Core	977
GeekBench 6 Multi Core	2760
GeekBench 6 OpenCL	3007
GeekBench 6 Vulkan	3015
GeekBench 5 Single Core	777	1068
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	2600	3209

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Bands	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE -5G - SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE -5G - SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed	HSPA, LTE-A, 5G	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.0, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 0.81 W/kg (head) 0.67 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.69 W/kg (head) 1.34 W/kg (body)	SAR - 0.77 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.95 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Radio	No
Headphone jack	No	No
Others

Other features

Sensors	- Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer (USA only)	- Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Other extras	- Fast charging 25W - IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)	- Bixby natural language commands and dictation -Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) - Fast charging 25W, 50% in 30 min -Fast wireless charging 15W -Reverse wireless charging -USB Power Delivery 3.0 - IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)