Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 12MP vs 52MP camera, 4500mAh vs…

Samsung

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

13categories won

6 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VII. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S21 FE 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes battery honors offering 5,200 mAh alongside 33W charging.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S21 FE 5G

Galaxy S21 FE 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $349 vs $1399.

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 S21 FE 5G vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S21 FE 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	6.4"	6.5"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	403 ppi	529 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1200 nits	2600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S21 FE 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	5 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	810,000	2,950,000Winner
Geekbench multi	3650	10100Winner
Maximum RAM	8 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S21 FE 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	12 MP	52 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3x	3.5xWinner
Ultrawide	12 MP	48 MPWinner
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	4K at 60fps	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S21 FE 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	25 W	33 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S21 FE 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Weight	177 gWinner	192 g
Thickness	7.9 mm	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	Aluminum frame, plastic back, Gorilla Glass Victus front	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S21 FE 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	Android 12	Android 16
OS updates	4 years	4 years
Security updates	5 years	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Galaxy S21 FE 5G	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$349Winner	$1,399