📱 Model features |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) |
| Model | Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy S21 FE 5G SM-G990B/Dual-SIM (Exynos) | ZTE Axon 30 5G (A2322) |
| Country or region available |  
(Latin America), Brazil | 
(Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | ZTE |
| Release date | 1/7/2022, Announced: 1/4/2022 | 8/3/2021, Announced: 7/27/2021 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.5 x 155.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.13 in) | 77.8 x 170.2 millimeters (3.06 x 6.7 in) |
| Weight | 177 grams (6.2 ounces) | 189 grams (6.62 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 |
🤖 Operating System |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) |
| System version | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | Android 13 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | One UI 4.1 / 5.0 | MyOS 11 |
⚙️ Processor |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm) |
| 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, 3 processors:
1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 701991 (v9)
Geekbench: 3160 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR5 | 6GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (97GB available)
UFS 3.1 | 128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.1 |
| 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) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6.92" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 411 PPI | 388 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display | Always-On Display
DCI-P3 100%
2.5D glass |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) |
| 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 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| 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
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 18, 19)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 78, 79) | Global version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78)
America version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 66, 78)
China version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 | Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE | LTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 18, 19)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
| 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 |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) |
| 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 | (quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawidef/2.2120°16mm
5MP macrof/2.4
2MP depthf/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 25mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.76" inches | 1/1.73" 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 | 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@30fps
Sony IMX682 sensor |
📸 Front camera |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.74" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG | Mono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz |
| 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) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) |
| USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 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 | 5.1 + 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/ax [wifi6] (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) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) |
| Battery type | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 4200 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4+
USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging
4.5W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
| 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) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) |
| 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: Black, Aqua
• Triple cooling system |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/6GB) | ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.65W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.93W/kg (head), 1.319W/kg (body) | feature not registered |