Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs vivo iQOO 9 SE

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vivo iQOO 9 SE
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Phone Names Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vivo iQOO 9 SE
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat19 1600/200 Mbps, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA-
Launch
Announced2022, January 042022, February 23
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, January 07Available. Released 2022, March 02
Body
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame-
Dimensions155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm (6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)163.2 x 76.4 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
SIM· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight177 g (6.24 oz)199 g (7.02 oz)
 IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)Splash and dust resistant
Display
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusPanda Glass
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~398 ppi density)
Size6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio)6.62 inches, 105.8 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak)
 Always-on display-
Platform
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 1Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 2Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - Version 1Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - Version 2Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
GPUAdreno 660 - Version 1Mali-G78 MP14 - Version 2Adreno 660
OSAndroid 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8Android 12, Funtouch 12
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
 -UFS 3.1
Main Camera
Dual-48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF Auxiliary lens
FeaturesLED flash, auto-HDR, panoramaDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Single32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Triple12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm-
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDRHDR
Single32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
 32-bit/384kHz audio-
Comms
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE5.2, A2DP, LE
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEOGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
RadioUnspecifiedNo
USBUSB Type-C, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
 Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)-
Battery
Charging25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless Reverse wireless66W wired, 50% in 14 min, 100% in 39 min
TypeLi-Ion 4500 mAh4500 mAh
Misc
ColorsWhite, Graphite, Lavender, OliveSpace Fusion, Sunset Sierra
ModelsSM-G990B, SM-G990B/DS, SM-G990U, SM-G990U1, SM-G990W, SM-G990E, SM-G9900, SM-G990B2, SM-G990U2, SM-G990W2, SM-G990U3-
Price€ 199.00 / $ 143.95 / £ 154.99 / ₹ 29,990About 400 EUR
SAR0.77 W/kg (head)     0.90 W/kg (body)-
SAR EU0.95 W/kg (head)     1.48 W/kg (body)-
Tests
Battery life Endurance rating 92h Endurance rating 87h
Camera Photo / Video Photo / Video
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker -26.9 LUFS (Good) -26.1 LUFS (Good)
Performance AnTuTu: 566529 (v8), 719696 (v9) GeekBench: 3049 (v5.1) GFXBench: 56fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) AnTuTu: 727771 (v8), 846231 (v9) GeekBench: 3442 (v5.1) GFXBench: 64fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
OUR TESTS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 92hEndurance rating 87h
CameraPhoto / VideoPhoto / Video
Display792 nits max brightness (measured)863 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker-26.9 LUFS (Good)-26.1 LUFS (Good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 566529 (v8), 719696 (v9) GeekBench: 3049 (v5.1) GFXBench: 56fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)AnTuTu: 727771 (v8), 846231 (v9) GeekBench: 3442 (v5.1) GFXBench: 64fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)