Samsung Galaxy Note9 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy Note9
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Faster charging
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Higher-resolution camera
Even
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 Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2960 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 |
| PPI | 516 | 403 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Screen-to-body | 83.4 | 86.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) - USA/LATAM, China | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 1Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 2 |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 - EMEAAdreno 630 - USA/LATAM, China | Adreno 660 - Version 1Mali-G78 MP14 - Version 2 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 9810 - EMEAQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) | Snapdragon 888 5G - Version 1Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - Version 2 |
| Process (nm) | 10 | 5 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 2.5 | One UI 6.1 |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 12 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@60fps (no OIS/EIS), 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10 + , gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 3 |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm, (telephoto) | 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | — | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1440p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4000 | 4500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 25 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 161.9 | 155.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 201 | 177 |
| Width (mm) | 76.4 | 74.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, August 09. Released 2018, August 24 | 2022, January 04 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2022, January 07 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 - Global | 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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat19 1600/200 Mbps, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | No | Unspecified |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note9 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy Note9 and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G packs a 4500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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