Apple iPhone SE (2022) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone SE (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE |
|---|
| Price | $119 | $167 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,018 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 6.4 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 144 g | 177 g |
| Released | Mar 2022 | Jan 2022 |
Summary: Apple iPhone SE (2022) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Apple iPhone SE (2022) is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE |
|---|
| Type | Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.4 inches |
| Resolution | 750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Wide color gamut, True-tone, Haptic Touch | — |
Platform
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE |
|---|
| OS | iOS 15.4, upgradable to iOS 26.x (as of Sept 2025) | Android 12, upgradable to Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - Version 1 or Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - Version 2 |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 1 or Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 2 |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Adreno 660 - Version 1 or Mali-G78 MP14 - Version 2 |
Memory
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE |
|---|
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Internal | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB | — |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE |
|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Smart HDR 4, Deep Fusion, Photographic Styles | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Triple | — | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide) |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE |
|---|
| Single | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) |
| Features | HDR, Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@25/30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2018 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 20W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised), Qi wireless charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE |
|---|
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in) | 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 144 g (5.08 oz) | 177 g |
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| Colors | — | White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive |
| Durability | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes (for Apple Pay) | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE |
|---|
| Announced | 2022, March 08 | 2022, January 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, March 18 | Available. Released 2022, January 07 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone SE (2022) or Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — 2,018 mAh for the Apple iPhone SE (2022) versus 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone SE (2022) or Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
Apple iPhone SE (2022) — 144 g for the Apple iPhone SE (2022) versus 177 g for the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone SE (2022) or Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?
Apple iPhone SE (2022) — Mar 2022 for the Apple iPhone SE (2022) versus Jan 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE.
Is the Apple iPhone SE (2022) or the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone SE (2022) 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 7/10.
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