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Galaxy S20 FE 5G vs Galaxy S21 FE 5G

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Starting at

£149.64

£699 new

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Starting at

£157.14

£699 new

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Galaxy S20 FE 5GStarting at £149.64See options
Galaxy S21 FE 5GStarting at £157.14See options

In a nutshell

They share the same 12MP main camera, the same 120Hz refresh rate and the same IP68 rating. The Galaxy S21 FE 5G has the newer Snapdragon 888 chip, a lighter 177g body and a smaller 6.4-inch screen. The Galaxy S20 FE 5G counters with a bigger 6.5-inch screen.

At 128GB, both launched at the same £699.

Available models

Galaxy S20 FE 5G

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Great, Good

Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Galaxy S20 FE 5G 38/100
Galaxy S21 FE 5G 51/100

The same IP68 rating on both.

Weight:The Galaxy S20 FE 5G weighs 190g and the Galaxy S21 FE 5G 177g, so the Galaxy S21 FE 5G is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Released

2020
2022Newer

Updates until (est.)

–
2026

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

–
Aluminium

Weight

190g
177gLighter

Release date

2 October 2020
11 January 2022

Dimensions

159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm
155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm

Biometrics

Optical fingerprint
Optical fingerprint

Front glass

–
Gorilla Glass Victus

Security updates until

–
2027

Performance

Galaxy S20 FE 5G 50/100
Galaxy S21 FE 5G 67/100

The Galaxy S21 FE 5G has the newer chip, the Snapdragon 888.

Chip:The Galaxy S20 FE 5G runs the Snapdragon 865 and the Galaxy S21 FE 5G the Snapdragon 888. The Snapdragon 888 is the newer chip, from 2022.

Storage:Both launched in the same 128GB and 256GB sizes.

Chip

Snapdragon 865
Snapdragon 888

Storage options

128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB

Screen quality

Galaxy S20 FE 5G 94/100
Galaxy S21 FE 5G 93/100

The Galaxy S20 FE 5G has the bigger screen, at 6.5 inches.

Size:The Galaxy S20 FE 5G's 6.5-inch screen is bigger than the 6.4-inch screen on the Galaxy S21 FE 5G.

Panel:The Galaxy S20 FE 5G uses a Super AMOLED panel at 2400 x 1080 and the Galaxy S21 FE 5G a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 2340 x 1080.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Screen size

6.5"Bigger screen
6.4"

Screen type

Super AMOLED
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2400 x 1080
2340 x 1080

Camera

Galaxy S20 FE 5G 56/100
Galaxy S21 FE 5G 56/100

The same 12MP main camera on both, so everyday shots start from the same resolution.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 12MP ultrawide.

Zoom:Both have a 3x optical telephoto, the same reach.

Selfies:Both have the same 32MP selfie camera.

Main camera

12MP
12MP

Ultrawide

12MP
12MP

Telephoto

8MP
8MP

Optical zoom

3x
3x

Front camera

32MP
32MP

Video recording

–
4K 60fps

Battery

Galaxy S20 FE 5G 70/100
Galaxy S21 FE 5G 70/100

Both have the same 4500mAh battery.

Wired charging:Both charge at up to the same 25W over a cable.

Wireless charging:Both support the same wireless charging: Qi 15W.

Battery

4500mAh
4500mAh

Wired charging

25W
25W

Wireless charging

Qi 15W
Qi 15W

Connectivity

Galaxy S20 FE 5G 71/100
Galaxy S21 FE 5G 100/100

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C
USB-C

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6
–

SIM

Dual Nano-SIM (hybrid microSD slot)
–

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.0
–

Our verdict

Buy the Galaxy S20 FE 5G if you want a bigger 6.5-inch screen. Buy the Galaxy S21 FE 5G if you want the newer Snapdragon 888 chip and a lighter 177g body.

Buy the Galaxy S20 FE 5G if

  • You want a bigger 6.5-inch screen
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Buy the Galaxy S21 FE 5G if

  • You want the newer Snapdragon 888 chip
  • You want a lighter 177g body
  • You want a smaller 6.4-inch screen
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FAQs

The Galaxy S20 FE 5G's 6.5-inch screen is bigger than the 6.4-inch screen on the Galaxy S21 FE 5G.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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