Samsung Galaxy M21 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy M21
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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy M21
Faster charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy M21
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 420 | 1450 |
| PPI | 403 | 403 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 84.2 | 83.2 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - InternationalOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - USA |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Xclipse 920 - InternationalAdreno 730 - USA |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 9611 | Exynos 2200 - InternationalQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| Process (nm) | 10 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 3.1 | One UI 6.1 |
| OS Version | 10 | 13 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | — | 1,610 (Snapdragon) / 1,601 (Exynos) |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | — | 3,860 (Snapdragon) / 3,938 (Exynos) |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,034,833 (Snapdragon) / 902,026 (Exynos) |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Depth | 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) | — |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 20 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide) | 10 MP, f/2.4, 25mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6000 | 4500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 25 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Height (mm) | 159 | 158 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.9 | 8.2 |
| Weight (g) | 188 | 209 |
| Width (mm) | 75.1 | 76.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, March 18 | 2023, October 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, March 23 | Available. Released 2023, October 05 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS, recording | Unspecified |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M21 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy M21 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy M21 packs a 6000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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