Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-F926B/DS | SM-G990B/DS | |
| Form Factor | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | Touch | |
| Height | 158.2 mm | 155.7 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. |
| Width | 67.1 mm | 74.5 mm | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
| Depth | 16 mm | 7.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
| Weight | 271 g | 177 g | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
| Dimensions Details | Folded - 67.1 mm x 16 mm x 158.2 mm Unfolded - 128.1 mm x 6.4 mm x 158.2 mm |
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| Body Colour | Phantom black | Phantom silver | Phantom Green | Olive | Graphite | White | Lavender | |
| Body Material | Aluminium, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | - | |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Repairability Index | 7.8 (out of 10) | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.036 W/kg (head), 1.443 W/kg (body) | 1.48 W/kg (body), 0.952 W/kg (head), 2.91 W/kg (limb) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Foldable Display | Yes | - | |
| Display Design | Inward folding | - | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 7.6" | 6.4" | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2208 x 1768 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. |
| Display Format | QXGA+ | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 374 ppi | 401 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
| Aspect Ratio | 22.5:18 | - | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| HDR | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Eye Comfort Shield | |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | Both phones have the same refresh rate. |
| Display Features | AOD(Always On Display), flex screen, Edge Lighting | AOD(Always On Display), Infinity O display, Video Wallpaper | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Samsung Ultra Thin Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
| SECOND DISPLAY |
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| Second Display Type | OLED display - colour | - | |
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| Second Display Screen Size | 6.2" | - | |
| Second Display Resolution | 2268 x 832 pixels | - | |
| Second Display Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - |
| UNFOLDED DISPLAY |
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| Unfolded Display Screen Size | 7.6 in | - | |
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| Unfolded Display Resolution | 2208 x 1768 pixels | - |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | - | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz | Both phones have the same clock speed. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 256 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. |
| User Memory | 215.7 GB | 101.1 GB | |
| Memory Interface | UFS 3.1 | - |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/1.76" | |
| Lens Type | Ultra wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
| Field of View (FoV) | 123 degree(s) | 79 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has larger lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. |
| Pixel Size | 1.12 μm | 1.8 μm | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | 3x | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has better optical zoom than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
| Digital Zoom | 10x | 30x | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has better digital zoom than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
| Special Effects | Auto HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | Face retouch, Grid Line | |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, selfie mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Portrait, Night, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, NIGHT HYPERLAPSE, Portrait video, Director's View | Night mode, portrait mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has face detection. |
| Light Source | High CRI LED flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30 fps, Super Steady 1080p video support at 30 fps | Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Playback zoom, blink detection, QR-code scanner, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, AR sticker, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, HEIF image capture, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), Dual preview, Auto framing, Capture View mode, Corning Gorilla Glass DX (protective lens glass) | Dual recording |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/1.8 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 83 degree(s) | 123 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has larger second camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.8 μm | 1.12 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has larger second camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has optical stabilisation of the second camera. |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Dual Pixel AF | - |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has higher resolution third camera than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same lens aperture of the third camera. |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 45 degree(s) | 32 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has larger third camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1 μm | 1 μm | Both phones have the same third camera pixel size. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | Space Zoom x30 |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 2 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 32 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (Front) | 80 degree(s) | 81 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has larger front lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | 0.8 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has larger front camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
| Special Effects (Front) | Auto HDR, Grid Line | - |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | 4 Megapixel | - | |
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| Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | F/1.8 | - | |
| Field of View (2nd Front) | 80 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Front) | 2 μm | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4400 mAh | 4500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | Samsung Fast Charging | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | Wireless PowerShare | |
| Talk Time | 2040 minutes | 2220 minutes | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G. |
| Run Time Details | Active online usage (LTE): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 63 hrs Talk (4G): up to 2040 min |
Talk (LTE): up to 2220 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 13 hrs Playback (video): up to 16 hrs Playback (audio): up to 79 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 5G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 12 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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| Data Transmission | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n40 | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G has UWB wireless technology. |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Dolby Digital sound | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
| Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, MIMO technology, notification flashlight, Samsung KNOX, Split Screen, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, TalkBack, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Samsung Smart Switch, dual battery, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, S Pen support | MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, Samsung DeX support, Samsung Smart Switch, Game mode |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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| Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | VDE, IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
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