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Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Galaxy S23 FE

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Galaxy S21 FE 5GStarting at £157.14See options
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In a nutshell

They share the same 6.4-inch screen size, the same 120Hz refresh rate and the same IP68 rating. The Galaxy S23 FE has the lower launch price, longer OS support until about 2027 (est.) and the newer Exynos 2200 chip. The Galaxy S21 FE 5G counters with a lighter 177g body.

At 128GB, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G launched at £699 and the Galaxy S23 FE at £599.

Available models

Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent, Great, Good

Galaxy S23 FE

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Galaxy S21 FE 5G 51/100
Galaxy S23 FE 53/100

The Galaxy S23 FE should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2027 (est.) against about 2026 (est.) on the Galaxy S21 FE 5G.

Software support:The Galaxy S21 FE 5G should get OS updates until about 2026 (est.) and the Galaxy S23 FE until about 2027 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S23 FE the longer support window.

Front glass:The Galaxy S21 FE 5G has Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and the Galaxy S23 FE Gorilla Glass 5.

Weight:The Galaxy S21 FE 5G weighs 177g and the Galaxy S23 FE 209g, 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

2022
2023Newer

Updates until (est.)

2026
2027Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Aluminium
–

Weight

177gLighter
209g

Release date

11 January 2022
8 December 2023

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus
Gorilla Glass 5

Dimensions

155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm
158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm

Biometrics

Optical fingerprint
–

Security updates until

2027
2028

Performance

Galaxy S21 FE 5G 67/100
Galaxy S23 FE 73/100

The Galaxy S23 FE has the newer chip, the Exynos 2200.

Chip:The Galaxy S21 FE 5G runs the Snapdragon 888 and the Galaxy S23 FE the Exynos 2200. The Exynos 2200 is the newer chip, from 2023.

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

Chip

Snapdragon 888
Exynos 2200

RAM

–
8GB

Storage options

128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB

AI features

–
Yes

Screen quality

Galaxy S21 FE 5G 93/100
Galaxy S23 FE 93/100

The same 6.4-inch size and the same 120Hz refresh rate on both.

Size:Both have the same 6.4-inch screen.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Panel:Both use the same Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 2340 x 1080.

Screen size

6.4"
6.4"

Screen type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2340 x 1080
2340 x 1080

Camera

Galaxy S21 FE 5G 56/100
Galaxy S23 FE 68/100

The Galaxy S23 FE has the higher-resolution 50MP main camera.

Main camera:The Galaxy S23 FE has a 50MP main camera against 12MP on the Galaxy S21 FE 5G, which leaves more detail to crop into.

Selfies:The Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a 32MP selfie camera against 10MP on the Galaxy S23 FE.

Video:The Galaxy S21 FE 5G records video at up to 4K 60fps and the Galaxy S23 FE at up to 8K 24fps.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 12MP ultrawide.

Main camera

12MP
50MPMore megapixels

Ultrawide

12MP
12MP

Telephoto

8MP
8MP

Optical zoom

3x
3x

Front camera

32MPSharper selfies
10MP

Video recording

4K 60fps
8K 24fps

Battery

Galaxy S21 FE 5G 70/100
Galaxy S23 FE 55/100

Both have the same 4500mAh battery.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G supports Qi 15W and the Galaxy S23 FE Qi.

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

Battery

4500mAh
4500mAh

Wired charging

25W
25W

Wireless charging

Qi 15W
Qi

Video playback (maker)

–
Up to 22 hours

Connectivity

Galaxy S21 FE 5G 100/100
Galaxy S23 FE 81/100

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

Wi-Fi

–
Wi-Fi 6E

SIM

–
Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

–
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the Galaxy S21 FE 5G if you want a lighter 177g body. Buy the Galaxy S23 FE if you want the lower launch price and longer OS support until about 2027 (est.).

Buy the Galaxy S21 FE 5G if

  • You want a lighter 177g body
Shop from £157.14

Buy the Galaxy S23 FE if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want longer OS support until about 2027 (est.)
  • You want the newer Exynos 2200 chip
Shop from £199

FAQs

The Galaxy S21 FE 5G should get OS updates until about 2026 (est.) and the Galaxy S23 FE until about 2027 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S23 FE the longer support window.

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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