Samsung Galaxy S10+ vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy S10+
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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
Samsung Galaxy S10+
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy S10+
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 3040 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 |
| PPI | 522 | 403 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Screen-to-body | 88.9 | 86.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.31 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAMOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/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-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAMAdreno 640 - USA/China | Adreno 660 - Version 1Mali-G78 MP14 - Version 2 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 9820 - EMEA/LATAMQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) | Snapdragon 888 5G - Version 1Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - Version 2 |
| Process (nm) | 8 | 5 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 4.1 | One UI 6.1 |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 12 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only | No |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@60fps (no EIS), 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10 + , 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm, (telephoto) | 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, (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 S10+ | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.2, 22mm, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4100 | 4500 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 25 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), ceramic back, ceramic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 157.6 | 155.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 175 | 177 |
| Width (mm) | 74.1 | 74.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, February 20. Released 2019, March 08 | 2022, January 04 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2022, January 07 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | 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 - Global, USA | 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 - 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 (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 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 S10+ | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | FM radio (USA & Canada only) | Unspecified |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy S10+ 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.
Samsung Galaxy S10+ reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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