Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Samsung Galaxy M53 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/20/2022 2:27 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:15 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M53 X Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S21 FE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+411 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
6GB LPDDR5	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
177 grams (6.2 ounces)	vs	+176 grams (6.16 ounces)1% Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)7% Thinner
6.4"	vs	+6.7"5% Larger screen
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
4500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

30 Common items in both devices

128GB (97GB available) / 128GB (100GB available)

Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED Plus

120Hz

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
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Model	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S21 FE 5G SM-G990B/Dual-SIM (Exynos)	Galaxy M53 5G SM-M536B/Dual-SIM NFC (8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/7/2022, Announced: 1/4/2022	4/22/2022, Announced: 4/7/2022
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 155.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.13 in)	77 x 164.7 millimeters (3.03 x 6.48 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Single-core) 3x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz)	ARM Mali-G68 MC4 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (97GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 78, 79)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion)	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.74" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	39 hours (1.6 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Graphite, White, Lavender, Olive	• Colors: Blue, Green, Brown
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M53 (SM-M536B/DSN 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.65W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	0.77W/kg (head), 0.62W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.93W/kg (head), 1.319W/kg (body)	0.603W/kg (head), 1.53W/kg (body)