Basics |
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B
View datasheet
vs
|
Samsung Galaxy S22
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B
View datasheet
vs
|
---|
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
Ki Cost-effective Score |
8.6
Ki Cost-effective Score |
8.7
Ki Cost-effective Score |
Design and Screen score | 7.1Design & Materials | 8.0Design & Materials |
Performance and Hardware score | 7.6Performance & Hardware | 7.7Performance & Hardware |
Camera score | 8.1Camera | 8.4Camera |
Connectivity score | 8.4 Connectivity | 8.6 Connectivity |
Battery score | 6.0 Battery | 5.0 Battery |
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
User score |
8.4
127 reviews
|
8.7
68 reviews
|
Specs |
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
---|---|---|
Inches | 6.4" | 6.1" |
Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ |
Usable surface | 85% useful | 88% useful |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
Dimensions |
74.5 mm
155.7 mm 7.9 mm |
70.6 mm
146.0 mm 7.6 mm |
Weight | 177 g | 167 g |
Micro |
SnapD. 888 Octa-Core |
Exynos 2200 Octa-Core |
RAM | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
AnTuTu |
923.836 v10 |
1.022.200 v10 |
Battery | 4500 mAh | 3700 mAh |
Main Camera |
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8 IMX555 2 3 |
1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8 GN5 2 3 |
Selfie Camera | SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 | SELF 10 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 |
Bands | ||
OS | Android 14 Upside-down cake | Android 13 Tiramisu |
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S22 are two of the most anticipated smartphones from the tech giant, Samsung. Both phones are high-end devices set to be released in early 2022. This article will look at the design, materials, hardware, cameras, and connectivity for each phone as well as the battery capacity and charging capabilities of each.
Design & Materials
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a 6.40 inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080x2400 (FHD+). The screen has a refresh rate of 120 Hz, a peak brightness of 1300 cd/m², and HDR10+. It also features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for protection and 85.1% usable surface.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 has a slightly smaller 6.10 inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080x2340 (FHD+). The screen has a refresh rate of 120 Hz, a peak brightness of 1300 cd/m², a contrast ratio of 2000000:1, and HDR10+. It also features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ for protection and an impressive 88.2% usable surface.
Both phones have stereo speakers, but the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G also has Dolby Atmos and a noise cancellation microphone for superior sound quality. The Samsung Galaxy S22 does not feature Dolby Atmos or noise cancellation microphone, but still has good sound quality. They both also have aluminium alloy and glass for the materials, making them both lightweight and durable.
Hardware
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5nm) processor, which is one of the most powerful processors available on the market. It also has 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. According to AnTuTu (v9), the benchmark score is 765000. It also has a fingerprint display for security.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 is powered by the Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm)processor, which is one of the most advanced processors available on the market. It has 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. According to AnTuTu (v9), the benchmark score is 889845. It also has a fingerprint display for security.
Camera
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a triple camera setup. It has a standard Sony IMX555 camera with 12.0Mpx, f/1.8, and CMOS. The wide angle + macro lens is a Sony IMX258 with 13.0Mpx, f/2.2, and the telephoto + portrait lens is a Hynix HI-847 with 8.0Mpx, f/2.0. It also has optical stabilization (OIS), 4K and 8K video, optical zoom 3X, and digital zoom 30X.
The selfie camera on the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is a Sony IMX616 with 32.0Mpx and f/2.2.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 has a triple camera setup as well. It has a Samsung GN5 standard camera with 50.0Mpx, f/1.8, and ISOCELL sensor. The wide angle lens is a Sony IMX713 with 12.0Mpx, f/2.2, and 1.400 pixel size. The telephoto lens is a Sony IMX772 with 12.0Mpx, f/2.4, and 1.000 pixel size. It also has optical stabilization (OIS), 4K and 8K video, ultra wide angle 120º, telephoto sensor PDAF with OIS, and 3x optical zoom.
The selfie camera on the Samsung Galaxy S22 is a 10.0Mpx with f/2.2 and 1.220 pixel size.
Connectivity
Both the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S22 have Bluetooth 5.0, dual SIM, NFC, and WiFi 6 (802.11ax) for basic connectivity.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G does not have any additional connectivity features beyond the basics.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 has some additional connectivity features that make it a clear winner over the S21 FE 5G. It has eSIM, dual SIM + eSIM, Samsung DeX, and Samsung Wireless DeX.
Battery
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a 4500mAh battery with 25.0W fast charging and wireless charging capabilities. It also has reverse charging.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 has a slightly smaller 3700mAh battery and also has 25.0W fast charging and wireless charging capabilities. It also has dual SIM + eSIM, Samsung DeX, and Samsung Wireless DeX capabilities.
Conclusion
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S22 are two high-end smartphones that are sure to impress. Both phones have impressive hardware, cameras, and connectivity features. They also both have excellent battery life and fast charging capabilities. While the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has the more powerful processor and larger battery, the Samsung Galaxy S22 has additional connectivity features that make it a more well-rounded device.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Aliases | SM-G990B, SM-G990BLGDEUB | SM-S901B, SM-S901B/DS, Samsung Galaxy S22 5G |
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
Release date |
January 2022, 2 years ago |
February 2022, 2 years ago |
State | On Sale | On Sale |
Market | Global | Global |
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
Size |
74.5 mm
•
155.7 mm
•
7.9 mm
Print 3D Model
See more details
|
70.6 mm
•
146.0 mm
•
7.6 mm
Print 3D Model
See more details
|
Weight | 177 g | 167 g |
Usable surface | 85 % | 88 % |
Materials | Plastic, Aluminium | Aluminium alloy, Glass |
Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
Colors |
White
Gray
Green
Violet
|
Black
White
Green
|
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
Diagonal | 6.4" | 6.1" |
Type | AMOLED • Dynamic Amoled 2X | AMOLED • Dynamic Amoled 2X |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
Resolution |
FHD+ 1080 x 2400 px |
FHD+ 1080 x 2340 px |
Density | 411 Pixels per inch | 390 Pixels per inch |
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2200 (S5E9925) |
CPU | 1x Cortex X1 2.84GHz + 3x Cortex A78 2.42GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8GHz | 1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.496 GHz Cortex-A710 + 4x1.78GHz Cortex-A510 |
Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
Manufacturing | 5 nm | 4 nm |
64 Bits | Yes | Yes |
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
GPU | Adreno 660 | AMD Xclipse 920 555MHz |
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
Type | RAM LPDDR5 | RAM LPDDR5 |
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
Score |
923.836
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 88% of devices
See more details
|
1.022.200
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 89% of devices
See more details
|
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Type | UFS Storage 3.1 | UFS Storage 3.1 |
SD Slot | No | No |
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
Fingerprint | Yes, in screen | Yes, in screen |
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
Sensors |
|
|
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
Notifications LED | -- | -- |
Cooling system | No | No |
Gaming buttons | No | No |
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
No. of cameras | Triple rear camera | Triple rear camera |
1 Camera type |
Standard |
Standard |
Resolution | 12 Mpx | 50 Mpx |
Sensor | Sony IMX555 | Samsung GN5 |
Type | CMOS | ISOCELL |
Aperture | ƒ/ 1.8 | ƒ/ 1.8 |
ISO | -- | -- |
Pixel size | 1.80 µm | 1.00 µm |
Pixel Binning | -- | 1-4 (2x2) |
Sensor size | 1/1.76" | 1/1.57" |
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
Flash | LED | LED |
Optical Stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
Slow Motion Video |
Yes, 960 fps |
Yes, 960 fps |
Others |
|
|
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
SELF Camera type |
Dedicated |
Dedicated |
Resolution | 32 Mpx | 10 Mpx |
Sensor | Sony IMX616 | Unknown |
Type | CMOS | -- |
Aperture | ƒ/ 2.2 | ƒ/ 2.2 |
Pixel size | 0.80 µm | 1.22 µm |
Pixel Binning | 1-4 (2x2) | -- |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" | -- |
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
DxOMark Score |
117 Mobile 119 Photo 107 Video 127 Selfie 126 Photo 130 Video |
120 Mobile 119 Photo 116 Video |
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
5G |
|
|
4G LTE |
|
|
3G |
|
|
2G |
|
|
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
Dual SIM | Dual Sim Dual Standby | Dual Sim Dual Standby |
Type |
|
|
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
Wi-Fi |
|
|
Others |
|
|
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
Version | Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption | Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption |
Others |
|
|
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
Navigation |
|
|
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
USB |
|
|
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
European measurement The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue. |
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 |
-- | -- |
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
Others |
|
|
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
Capacity |
4500 mAh
See more details
|
3700 mAh
See more details
|
Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
Fast charge |
Yes, 25.0W |
Yes, 25.0W |
Others |
|
|
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-G990B |
Samsung Galaxy S22 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S901B |
|
---|---|---|
Operating System |
|
|
Google Services (official) | Yes | Yes |