Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads
by 16 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S26 FE leads overall versus Galaxy S21. Software: 62.9 vs 100.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy S21
Best for users who prioritize display.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 6.2" | 6.7"Better |
Resolution Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | 1080 x 2400Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 1300 nits | 1900 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | 424 ppiBetter | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+Better |
Geekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
AnTuTu Score
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 8GB | 8GB |
RAM Type Different | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Different | 2.9GHz | 3.3GHz |
CPU Cores Different | 8 | 10 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 1x2.9GHz + 3x2.80GHz + 4x2.2GHz | 1x3.3GHz + 2x2.74GHz + 5x2.36GHz + 2x1.8GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 584055 | 2535201 |
Geekbench (Single) Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 1100 | 2300Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 3400 | 8035Better |
Storage Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 256GB | 512GBBetter |
Storage Type Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0Better |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - International; Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China | Exynos 2500 (3 nm)Better |
GPU Different | Mali-G78 MP14 - International; Adreno 660 - USA/China | Xclipse 950 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceRear Aperture
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 12MP | 50MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S21 leads | 64MP + 12MP + 12MPBetter | 50MP + 12MP + 8MP |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 1/1.76 | 1/1.56Better |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 1.1x | 3xBetter |
Digital Zoom Close match | 30x | 30x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Front Camera Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leads | 10MP | 12MPBetter |
Front Sensor Different | 10MP 1/3.24" front camera | 12MP 1/3.2" front camera |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Camera Features Different | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Best Face |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S26 FE generally outperforms Galaxy S21 across key categories. Chipset: Exynos 2500 (3 nm) vs Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - International; Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China This makes Galaxy S26 FE the better choice for most users, though Galaxy S21 may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize display. Galaxy S21 offers strong performance in these areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S26 FE excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 45,920 | ≈ Rs 195,997 |
| PTA | -- | Rs 250,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy S21 and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S21 advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S21 advantage), Display Protection (Samsung Galaxy S26 FE advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy S21: non-PTA approximately Rs 45,920; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: non-PTA approximately Rs 195,997; PTA Rs 250,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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