Samsung Galaxy A25 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Compare Samsung Galaxy A25 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G side by side: Exynos 1280 (5 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, 50MP vs 12MP camera, 5000mAh vs…

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Galaxy S21 FE 5G

$349

6categories won

9 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy A25 5G claims the overall win over the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy A25 5G. Choose the Galaxy A25 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S21 FE 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy A25 5G

Galaxy A25 5G wins on endurance with 5,000 mAh and 25W fast charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy A25 5G

Galaxy A25 5G leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Exynos 1280 (5 nm) and 8GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S21 FE 5G

Galaxy S21 FE 5G takes photography with 12MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy A25 5G

Galaxy A25 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $299 vs $349.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy A25 5G vs Galaxy S21 FE 5G: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Specification	Galaxy A25 5G	Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Screen size	6.5"	6.4"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	396 ppi	403 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1000 nits	1200 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Specification	Galaxy A25 5G	Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Chipset	Exynos 1280 (5 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
Process node	5 nm	5 nm
AnTuTu score	3,200,000Winner	810,000
Geekbench multi	10800Winner	3650
Maximum RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Maximum storage	256GB	256GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Specification	Galaxy A25 5G	Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Main sensor	50 MPWinner	12 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	—	3x
Ultrawide	8 MP	12 MPWinner
Selfie camera	13 MP	32 MPWinner
Max video	4K at 30fps	4K at 60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Specification	Galaxy A25 5G	Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Capacity	5,000 mAhWinner	4,500 mAh
Wired charging	25 W	25 W
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Specification	Galaxy A25 5G	Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Weight	197 g	177 gWinner
Thickness	8.3 mm	7.9 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP54	IP68
Build	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back with Key Island design	Aluminum frame, plastic back, Gorilla Glass Victus front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Specification	Galaxy A25 5G	Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Operating system	Android 14, upgradable to Android 15	Android 12
OS updates	4 years	4 years
Security updates	4 years	5 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Specification	Galaxy A25 5G	Galaxy S21 FE 5G
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Storage expansion	microSD	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$299Winner	$349