Samsung Galaxy A22 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A22
Price coming soon
2category wins
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
4category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy A22
Faster charging
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy A22
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A22 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 600 | — |
| PPI | 274 | 403 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Screen-to-body | 84.3 | 86.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A22 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 660 (Version 1) / Mali-G78 MP14 (Version 2) |
| Chipset Name | Helio G80 | Snapdragon 888 5G (Version 1) / Exynos 2100 (Version 2) |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 5 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 5 | One UI 6.1 |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G +269%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G +143%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G +257%| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A22 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 406 | 1,500 (Snapdragon 888 5G) / 1,435 (Exynos 2100) |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 1,456 | 3,537 (Snapdragon 888 5G) / 3,555 (Exynos 2100) |
| AnTuTu | 318,039 | 1,135,878 (Snapdragon 888 5G) / 1,065,369 (Exynos 2100) |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A22 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A22 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10 + , gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Count | 4 | 3 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | — |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A22 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A22 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 4500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 25 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A22 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 159.3 | 155.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 186 | 177 |
| Width (mm) | 73.6 | 74.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A22 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, June 03 | 2022, January 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, July 01 | Available. Released 2022, January 07 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A22 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat19 1600/200 Mbps, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A22 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | FM radio | Unspecified |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A22 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A22 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A22 and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy A22 packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Samsung Galaxy A22 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 48 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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