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Samsung S24 Ultra 5G is the stronger overall verified pick; Samsung S21 FE 5G keeps the camera edge.
The two phones are similarly priced in India, but the Samsung S24 Ultra 5G has the stronger verified performance, battery, and value scores. The Samsung S21 FE 5G still leads on the verified camera score. Software and update support are not verified well enough for either device to influence the overall result.
Key differences
The most important category differences from the verified comparison.
Key specifications
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| Specification | Samsung S21 FE 5G | Samsung S24 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 5nm Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.4 inch | 6.8 inch |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Rear camera | 12 MP | 200 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Overall rating | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 |
Specifications comparison
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| Feature | Samsung S21 FE 5G | Samsung S24 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | ₹74,999 | ₹74,523 |
| Processor | 5nm Exynos 2100 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.4-inch AMOLED 120Hz | 6.8-inch AMOLED 120Hz |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | — | — |
| Main Camera | 12MP | 200MP |
| Front Camera | 32MP | 12MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
| Operating System | — | — |
| 5G | true | true |
| Water Resistance | — | — |
Comparison scores
Category scores are shown on a 10-point scale where comparable evidence exists.
| Category | Samsung S21 FE 5G | Samsung S24 Ultra 5G | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8.2 | 9.2 | — |
| Display | 8.6 | 8.6 | — |
| Battery | 5.7 | 6.3 | — |
| Camera | 7.4 | 7 | — |
| Software & Updates | — | — | — |
| Value for Money | 4.7 | 5.3 | — |
Best for
Quick recommendations based on different buyer priorities.
The Samsung S24 Ultra 5G has the higher verified performance score, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, and 12 GB RAM, which makes it the stronger pick for gaming-related workloads in the supplied data.
The Samsung S21 FE 5G has the higher verified camera score and verified OIS support, so it is the safer camera-focused choice from the available facts.
The Samsung S24 Ultra 5G has the larger 5000 mAh battery and the better battery score, giving it the stronger verified battery case.
Both phones have the same verified display score and both use AMOLED panels with 120 Hz refresh rate. The S24 Ultra 5G is larger, but there is not enough verified display evidence to declare a winner.
The Samsung S24 Ultra 5G has the better value-for-money score and is slightly lower in current price, while being similarly priced overall.
No verified software or update-support evidence is available for either phone, so there is not enough data to recommend one as the better long-term-use choice.
The Samsung S24 Ultra 5G combines stronger performance, a larger battery, more storage, and a better value score at a nearly identical price.
Detailed category comparison
Each category keeps the compared phones in the same side-by-side order for faster scanning.
Camera
Winner: Samsung S21 FE 5GDisplay
Software
Performance
Winner: Samsung S24 Ultra 5GBattery And Charging
Value
Winner: Samsung S24 Ultra 5GBattery
Winner: Samsung S24 Ultra 5GPros and cons
Device-specific strengths and limitations from the comparison data.
Samsung S21 FE 5G
- No verified pros listed.
- • Some specifications are not yet verified: software
Samsung S24 Ultra 5G
- No verified pros listed.
- • Some specifications are not yet verified: software
Which one should you buy?
Choose Samsung S21 FE 5G if
- • You want to compare the verified specifications and current price before deciding
Choose Samsung S24 Ultra 5G if
- • Gaming or top-tier performance matters
Best choice by buyer type
Price to performance
Calculated from current price and a comparable set of verified comparison categories.
Calculated from current price and a comparable set of verified comparison categories.
Frequently asked questions
Which phone is the best overall among Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Lavender, 128 GB)(8 GB RAM) and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G leads on the verified overall data used in this comparison.
Which phone is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G leads on the verified performance data used in this comparison.
Which phone has the best camera?
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Lavender, 128 GB)(8 GB RAM) leads on the verified camera data used in this comparison.
Which phone gives better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G leads on the verified value-for-money data used in this comparison.
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