In depth comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XA1 and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 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 | Sony XPERIA XA1 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | G3112 | SM-G990B/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 145 mm | 155.7 mm | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has greater height than Sony XPERIA XA1. |
Width | 67 mm | 74.5 mm | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has greater width than Sony XPERIA XA1. |
Depth | 8 mm | 7.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is narrower than Sony XPERIA XA1. |
Weight | 143 g | 177 g | Sony XPERIA XA1 is lighter than Sony XPERIA XA1. |
Body Colour | Black | Olive | Graphite | White | Lavender | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
IP rating | - | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 1.5 W/kg (body), 0.57 W/kg (head) | 1.48 W/kg (body), 0.952 W/kg (head), 2.91 W/kg (limb) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA XA1 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | TFT | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5" | 6.4" | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA XA1. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA XA1. |
Display Format | HD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 401 ppi | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Super Vivid mode | Eye Comfort Shield | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | Image Enhance Technology | AOD(Always On Display), Infinity O display, Video Wallpaper | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA XA1 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek | - | |
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Processor Number | MT6757 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz | 2.84 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has higher clock speed than Sony XPERIA XA1. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XA1 has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Mali T880 MP2 | - |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XA1 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has more RAM than Sony XPERIA XA1. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA XA1. |
User Memory | 24 GB | 101.1 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | - |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA XA1 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 23 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XA1 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.76" | Sony XPERIA XA1 has better camera sensor size than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX300 sensor | - | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XA1. |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 79 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 1.8 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 120 mm | - | |
Optical Zoom | - | 3x | |
Digital Zoom | 5x | 30x | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has better digital zoom than Sony XPERIA XA1. |
Special Effects | HDR, Creative effect | Face retouch, Grid Line | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction, Panorama, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, Timeshift burst, Superior Auto mode, low-light shots | Night mode, portrait mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA XA1 has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) 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) | Quick Launch, Object tracking, Scene recognition, Sound Photo, Quick Capture, Hybrid Auto focus, Touch Capture, Hand Shutter, Stereo Audio Recording, geotagging | Dual recording |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 32 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Space Zoom x30 |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 32 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XA1. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/4" | - | |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS IMX219 sensor | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Sony XPERIA XA1 has better front lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XA1. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 81 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 0.8 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Focus free | |
Camera Modes (Front) | SteadyShot, Superior Auto mode | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | Self-timer | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XA1 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2300 mAh | 4500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XA1. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Pump Express+ 2.0 Quick Charge technology | Samsung Fast Charging | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | Wireless PowerShare | |
Standby Time | 572 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 678 minutes | 2220 minutes | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA XA1. |
Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 678 min Standby (GSM): up to 466 hrs Talk (3G): up to 607 min Standby (3G): up to 466 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 572 hrs Playback (Music): up to 55.3 hrs Playback (video): up to 7.35 hrs |
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 | Sony XPERIA XA1 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 12 | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XA1 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | 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 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | 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 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | 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, 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 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, AVCTP, BNEP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, RFCOMM, GATT, HOGP, IOPT | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC, EAP-PWD | - | |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA XA1 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, MPEG1 Layer3, apt-X, OTA, MP4, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, 3GPP | 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 | AVI, MPEG-4, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WebM, VP8, VP9, MPEG4-ASP, 3GPP | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | Surround sound (VPT) | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XA1 | 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, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, hall sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Text-to-Speech (text recognition), xLOUD technology, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Multi Window, Clear Phase technology, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Ultra STAMINA Mode, Smart backlight control, Alarm Clock, handwriting recognition, Noise suppression, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, STAMINA Mode, Screen zooming | MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, Samsung DeX support, Samsung Smart Switch, Game mode |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XA1 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IP68 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |