Samsung Galaxy A54 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A54 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Basics

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A546B
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
8.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
8.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.7Design & Materials 7.3Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.0Performance & Hardware 7.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.9Camera 8.2Camera
Connectivity score 8.1 Connectivity 8.4 Connectivity
Battery score 7.8 Battery 6.2 Battery

User reviews

User score
9.0
86 reviews
8.5
100 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Specs where to buy Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A546B
where to buy Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B
Inches 6.4" 6.4"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 82% useful 85% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Dimensions 76.7 mm
158.2 mm
8.2 mm
74.5 mm
155.7 mm
7.9 mm
Weight 202 g 177 g
Micro Exynos 1380
Octa-Core
SnapD. 888
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 578.600
v10
923.836
v10
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX766
2 3
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX555
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 14 Upside-down cake Android 14 Upside-down cake


About this comparison

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G and Galaxy S21 FE 5G: Comparing Mid-Range and High-End Smartphones

Samsung is one of the most popular and acclaimed brands when it comes to mobile phones. Its range covers from entry-level to high-end devices. Its mid-range and high-end phones are the most sought after by many users looking for a device with a good combination of performance and price. Today, we will compare the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G, a mid-range phone, with the Galaxy S21 FE 5G, a high-end model. We'll compare both in terms of design and materials, hardware and camera specs, connectivity, and battery.

Design & Materials

The Galaxy A54 5G stands out for its 6.40-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080x2340 (FHD+). It also has a 120Hz refresh rate and an 82.4% usable surface. Its stereo speakers and plastic body are also noteworthy. On the other hand, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G has an AMOLED 6.40-inch display with a resolution of 1080x2400 and a peak brightness of 1300 cd/m2. In addition, its refresh rate is 120 Hz and its usable surface is 85.1%. It also features stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos sound, a noise cancellation microphone and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus glass protection. Both phones have a plastic body but the Galaxy S21 FE 5G is more robust thanks to its aluminium frame.

Hardware

The power and speed of a phone depends on its hardware. In this sense, the Galaxy A54 5G uses an Exynos 1380 processor (5nm) with the option of 8GB or 6GB of RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. On the other hand, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor (5nm) and can be purchased with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM (LPDDR5 RAM) and 128GB or 256GB of UFS Storage 3.1. As for the AnTuTu score, the Galaxy A54 5G reaches 507,000 points and the Galaxy S21 FE 5G reaches 765,000 points. Both mobile phones offer a fingerprint display for added security.

Camera

In terms of cameras, the Galaxy A54 5G stands out for its triple camera system composed of a Standard camera with a Sony IMX766 sensor, a Wide Angle lens with a Samsung S5K3L6 sensor and a Macro lens with a 5.0Mpx, f/2.4, Pixel size 1.120, CMOS sensor. It also features OIS, 4K Video, and a 32Mpx selfie camera. The Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a triple camera composed of a Standard camera with a Sony IMX555 sensor, a Wide Angle + Macro lens with a Sony IMX258 sensor and a Telephoto + Portrait lens with a Hynix HI-847 sensor. It also includes multiple features such as OIS, 4K Video and 8K Video, Optical Zoom 3X, Digital Zoom 30X and a 32Mpx selfie camera.

Connectivity & Battery

Finally, both devices offer great connectivity with Bluetooth 5.3, Dual SIM, NFC, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and eSIM. The Galaxy A54 5G is powered by a 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charge. The Galaxy S21 FE 5G is powered by a 4500mAh battery with 25W fast charging and wireless charging. Reversed charging is also available on the high-end model.

Overall, both smartphones offer great features regarding design, hardware and camera specs, connectivity and battery. The main differences are in terms of design and materials, processor, RAM and storage, camera specs, and battery. The Galaxy A54 5G is recommended for users looking for a mid-range phone with great features while the Galaxy S21 FE 5G is perfect for users who want a high-end experience.

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Brand

Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases SM-A546V, SM-A546U, SM-A546U1, SM-A546B, SM-A546B/DS, SM-A546E, SM-A546E/DS, SM-A5460 SM-G990B, SM-G990BLGDEUB

Release Date

Release date March 2023,
1 year ago
January 2022,
2 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Size
76.7 mm 158.2 mm 8.2 mm
Print 3D Model
74.5 mm 155.7 mm 7.9 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 202 g 177 g
Usable surface 82 % 85 %
Materials Plastic, Glass Plastic, Aluminium
Resistance IP67 IP68
Colors
Black

White

Violet

Lima
White

Gray

Green

Violet

Screen

Diagonal 6.4" 6.4"
Type Super AMOLED AMOLED Dynamic Amoled 2X
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 411 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1300 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.1
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5
9.0
Is it comfortable?
9.2
9.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
8.8
Number of reviews
86 reviews
100 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Exynos 1380 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
CPU 4x2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 1x Cortex X1 2.84GHz + 3x Cortex A78 2.42GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 5 nm 5 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU ARM Mali-G68 MP5 Adreno 660

RAM

RAM 8 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM RAM LPDDR5

Antutu

Score
578.600
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 80% of devices
923.836
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 90% of devices

Storage

Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
No

Security

Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors

Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers

Others

Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.1
9.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.3
8.7
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.8
8.2
Number of reviews
86 reviews
100 reviews

Camera

Main

No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX766 Sony IMX555
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/1.56" 1/1.76"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle + Macro
Resolution
13 Mpx
13 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K3L6
Sony IMX258
Type
ISOCELL
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/3.1"
1/3.06"
3
Camera type

Macro lens

Telephoto + portrait
Resolution
5 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Hynix HI-847
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features

Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps
Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 2x2 OCL
  • Pro Video Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • AutoFraming
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • All Pixel Omni- Directional PDAF
  • NPU AI Engine
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • DOL HDR
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 32 Mpx 32 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX616 Sony IMX616
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/2.8"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score
107
Mobile
106
Photo
115
Video
117
Mobile
119
Photo
107
Video
127
Selfie
126
Photo
130
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.5
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
8.4
8.2
Quality of selfies
8.9
8.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.0
8.7
Number of reviews
86 reviews
100 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
No official network bands

SIM card

Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • Apt-x Adaptive
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • SBC

Navigation

Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB

USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR

European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

0.690 W/Kg on head
1.340 W/Kg on body
0.460 W/Kg on head
1.510 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others

Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • MST
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+
  • No official network bands

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
9.0
Quality of the GPS
9.2
9.2
And the WiFi?
9.4
9.0
Number of reviews
86 reviews
100 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
25.0W
Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 35%
    One day
  • 44%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 32%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 15%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
86 reviews
100 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 7 months ago
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 7 months ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 86%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 82%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 1%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 61%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 1%
    Once a year
  • 29%
    Every six months
  • 69%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
86 reviews
100 reviews