In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-F907B | SM-G991U1 | |
| Form Factor | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | Touch | |
| Height | 160.9 mm | 151.7 mm | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. |
| Width | 62.8 mm | 71.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G. |
| Depth | 17.1 mm | 7.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G. |
| Weight | 276 g | 171 g | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G. |
| Dimensions Details | Folded - 62.8 mm x 17.1 mm x 160.9 mm Unfolded - 117.9 mm x 6.9 mm x 160.9 mm |
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| Body Colour | Space Silver | Cosmos black | Phantom grey | Phantom white | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68 | |
| SAR Value | 1.267 W/kg (body), 0.542 W/kg (head) | 1.58 W/kg (simultaneous), 1.11 W/kg (wireless router), 1.08 W/kg (body), 0.74 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 7.3" | 6.2" | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2152 x 1536 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. |
| Display Format | QXGA+ | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 362 ppi | 421 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G. |
| Aspect Ratio | 4.2:3 | - | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Eye Comfort Shield | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Display Features | AOD(Always On Display), flex screen | AOD(Always On Display), Video Wallpaper | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | 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 | 4.6" | - | |
| Second Display Resolution | 1680 x 720 pixels | - | |
| Second Display Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | 2.84 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G has 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
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| RAM | 12 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 512 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. |
| User Memory | 460.5 GB | 101.2 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. |
| 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 5G has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G. |
| Field of View (FoV) | 123 degree(s) | 79 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G has larger lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. |
| Pixel Size | 1 μm | 1.8 μm | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | 3x | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has better optical zoom than Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G. |
| Digital Zoom | 10x | 30x | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has better digital zoom than Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G. |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | Yes | |
| Special Effects | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | Face retouch, Grid Line | |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Live focus with bokeh effect, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro 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, Motion Photo, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, Portrait video, Director's View | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G has face detection. |
| Light Source | High CRI LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) 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 | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) 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, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 24 fps, Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30 fps, Super Steady 1080p video support at 60 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Full view, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, backlighting detection | Playback zoom, Motion photo, blink detection, QR-code scanner, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Super steady, Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, Quick Measure, Zoom-In Mic, HEIF image capture, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Hybrid Optic Zoom 3x, Super Resolution Zoom up to 30x, Digital zoom up to 12x for video, AR Doodle, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding) support, Microphone Control (Pro Video only) |
| 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/1.5-2.4 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 77 degree(s) | 120 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has larger second camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G. |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.4 μm | 1.4 μm | Both phones have the same second camera pixel size. |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF | - |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has higher resolution third camera than Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G. |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/1.72" | |
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has better third camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G. |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 45 degree(s) | 76 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has larger third camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G. |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1 μm | 0.8 μm | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G has larger third camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical stabilization of the third camera. |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 3 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| 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) | 80 degree(s) | Both phones have the same front lens field of view. |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | 1.22 μm | Both phones have the same front camera pixel size. |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Live Focus mode, AR Emoji | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | 8 Megapixel | - | |
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| Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | F/1.9 | - | |
| Field of View (2nd Front) | 85 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Front) | 1.12 μm | - | |
| Camera Functions (2nd Front) | RGB Depth Camera | - |
| THIRD FRONT CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Front) | 10 Megapixels | - | |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Front) | F/2.2 | - | |
| Field of View (3rd Front) | 80 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Front) | 1.22 μm | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4235 mAh | 4000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | 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 | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
| Talk Time | 2640 minutes | 1800 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy S21 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 19 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 73 hrs Talk (LTE): up to 2640 min |
Talk (LTE): up to 1800 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 19 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 72 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
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| Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 5G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1, 5G NR FR2 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
| 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 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, 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 13, Band 14, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 48, Band 66, Band 71 | |
| 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 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, 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 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
| 5G NR Band | N78 | N41, n71, n260, n261 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | TDD TD 3500 | TDD TD 2500, FDD 600, TDD 39GHz, TDD 28GHz | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 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, 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 | |
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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, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | 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, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, MU-MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, dual battery | MIMO technology, Screen Write, notification flashlight, Smart Select, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, TalkBack, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Bixby key, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, Samsung Knox Vault, Private Share function, Enhanced Game Booster, Air Command |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
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| Included Accessories | USB adapter, USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, cover, Samsung Galaxy buds | SIM card removal tool, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | VDE, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), SGS Eye Care Display Certification | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |
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