Sharp Aquos zero6 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For most users, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is the superior choice. Its Snapdragon 888 (or Exynos 2100) chipset delivers significantly faster performance, making it ideal for demanding tasks and gaming. While the Aquos zero6 offers a lighter build, the S21 FE’s overall package provides a more compelling experience.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Sharp Aquos zero6 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 28, 38, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 28, 78, 257 SA/NSA/mmWave | 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat19 1600/200 Mbps, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| - | 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2021, October 14. Released 2021, October 14 | 2022, January 04 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2022, January 07 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | - | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 158 x 73 x 7.9 mm (6.22 x 2.87 x 0.31 in) | 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm (6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 146 g (5.15 oz) | 177 g (6.24 oz) |
| IPX5/IP6X/IPX8 water/dust resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~87.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, 240Hz | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| - | Always-on display | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) | Octa-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 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - Version 1Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - Version 2 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 660 - Version 1Mali-G78 MP14 - Version 2 |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | microSDXC | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Single | - | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF 8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), AF, 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide) TOF 3D (depth) | 12 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 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | - | HDR |
| Single | 12.6 MP | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| 35mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| - | 32-bit/384kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | No | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| - | Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | - | 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless Reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Ion 4010 mAh | Li-Ion 4500 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Swan Black | White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive |
| Models | - | SM-G990B, SM-G990B/DS, SM-G990U, SM-G990U1, SM-G990W, SM-G990E, SM-G9900, SM-G990B2, SM-G990U2, SM-G990W2, SM-G990U3 |
| Price | About 400 EUR | € 199.00 / $ 143.95 / £ 154.99 / ₹ 29,990 |
| SAR | - | 0.77 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 0.95 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 92h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -26.9 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 566529 (v8), 719696 (v9) GeekBench: 3049 (v5.1) GFXBench: 56fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Sharp Aquos zero6
- Lightweight design
- Potentially better battery efficiency due to less powerful chipset
- More affordable price point (likely)
- Significantly slower performance
- Less capable camera system
- Limited gaming capabilities
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Flagship-level performance with Snapdragon 888/Exynos 2100
- Brighter and more vibrant display
- Faster charging speeds and wireless charging
- Potential for thermal throttling under heavy load
- Slightly heavier and bulkier design
- Higher price
Display Comparison
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G boasts a significantly brighter display, reaching a measured 792 nits, compared to an unspecified brightness for the Aquos zero6. While the Aquos zero6’s panel details are missing, the S21 FE’s ‘Infinite’ contrast ratio suggests a high-quality AMOLED panel. The S21 FE’s display is geared towards outdoor visibility and vibrant content consumption. The lack of LTPO technology in either phone means refresh rate scaling isn’t as efficient as newer flagships, but the S21 FE’s overall display quality is a clear advantage.
Camera Comparison
Both phones feature capable camera systems, but details are limited. The S21 FE’s camera is likely to offer more advanced image processing capabilities and potentially better low-light performance due to its flagship-level ISP. While both are listed as having Photo/Video capabilities, the S21 FE’s sensor size and lens apertures are likely superior, resulting in more detailed and dynamic images. The Aquos zero6 may rely more on software processing to compensate for a potentially smaller sensor.
Performance
The core difference lies in the chipsets. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G utilizes either the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (5nm) or the Exynos 2100 (5nm), both built on a more advanced 5nm process compared to the Aquos zero6’s Snapdragon 750G (8nm). The Snapdragon 888’s Cortex-X1 prime core, clocked up to 2.84/2.9 GHz, provides a substantial performance leap over the Aquos zero6’s Kryo 570 cores. This translates to faster app loading, smoother multitasking, and superior gaming performance. The 5nm process also contributes to better thermal efficiency, though the Snapdragon 888 is known to throttle under sustained load. The Aquos zero6’s Snapdragon 750G is adequate for everyday tasks but will struggle with graphically intensive games and demanding applications.
Battery Life
Both devices achieve an endurance rating of 92 hours, suggesting comparable battery life despite the S21 FE’s more powerful processor. The S21 FE compensates for its power consumption with faster charging – 25W wired with PD3.0, achieving 50% charge in 30 minutes, plus 15W wireless and reverse wireless charging. The Aquos zero6’s charging speed is not specified, but is likely slower. The S21 FE’s charging versatility provides a more convenient user experience.
Buying Guide
Buy the Sharp Aquos zero6 if you prioritize an exceptionally lightweight phone and value battery efficiency over raw power. It’s a good fit for users who primarily browse, use social media, and make calls. Buy the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G if you demand high performance for gaming, video editing, or multitasking, and appreciate a brighter, more vibrant display. It’s the better option for power users and those seeking a more future-proof device.