📱 Model features |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/8GB) |
| Model | Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/8GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy S21 FE 5G SM-G990B/Dual-SIM (Exynos) | Galaxy S10 Lite Unlocked SM-G770UZKAXAA (128GB + 8GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |  
(Latin America), Brazil | 
USA |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Release date | 1/7/2022, Announced: 1/4/2022 | 2/3/2020, Announced: 1/3/2020 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.5 x 155.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.13 in) | 75.6 x 162.5 millimeters (2.98 x 6.4 in) |
| Weight | 177 grams (6.2 ounces) | 186 grams (6.51 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/8GB) |
| System version | Android 12 | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 11 |
| User Interface | One UI 4.0 | One UI 2.1 / 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/8GB) |
| Chipset | 64bit - Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm) | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-Core, 3 processors:
2.9GHz Single-Core ARM Cortex-X1
2.8GHz Triple-Core ARM Cortex-A78
2.2GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 | Octa-Core, 3 processors:
2.84GHz Single-Core Kryo 485
2.42GHz Triple-Core Kryo 485
1.78GHz Quad-Core Kryo 485 |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 370751 (v7), 459497 (v8)
Geekbench: 11151 (v4.4), 2732 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 56fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/8GB) |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (97GB available)
UFS 3.1 | 128GB (105GB available)
UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📲 Display |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 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) | ~88.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 411 PPI | 393 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 3+ |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display | 705nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/8GB) |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 2000/316 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
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 Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 78, 79) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA | Not supported |
📷 Camera |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/8GB) |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP ultrawidef/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm
8MP telephotof/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom | (triple camera)
48 megapixels
12MP ultrawidef/2.212mm
5MP macrof/2.425mm1/5"1.12µm |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.76" inches | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical 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/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 1080p@240fps | 1080p@240fps
Super Steady OIS |
📸 Front camera |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/8GB) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 25mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.74" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 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 | Not supported |
| 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 |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 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 | 5.0 + 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 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/8GB) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/8GB) |
| Battery type | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 25W Fast battery charging
Reverse charging USB between devices
15W Qi wireless charging
4.5W Reverse wireless charging between devices
USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 45W Fast battery charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 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: Prism Black, Prism White, Prism Blue
- Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
- Bixby
- Samsung DeX
- Samsung Pay |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770U1 128GB/8GB) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.65W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body) | 0.68W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.93W/kg (head), 1.319W/kg (body) | feature not registered |