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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB) vs HTC 7 Surround

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs HTC 7 Surround phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC 7 Surround X Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB) 33Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.8"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
448MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)

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!

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)} 33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB) vs 7 Surround} 3 Advantages HTC 7 Surround
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR517 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs448MB LPDDR
+128GB (97GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)65%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x2400 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+411 PPI67%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs246 PPI
+6.4"68%
Larger screen
vs3.8"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 8MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 32MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1230 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
177 grams (6.2 ounces)vs+165 grams (5.78 ounces)7%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)HTC 7 Surround
 
ModelGalaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)HTC 7 Surround
Other model namesGalaxy S21 FE 5G SM-G990B/Dual-SIM (Exynos)AT&T HTC Surround, HTC 7 Surround T8788, HTC Mondrian
Country or region availablePhilippinesIndiaMalaysiaThailand
Philippines, India, Malaysia, Thailand
feature not registered
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date1/7/2022, Announced: 1/4/202211/8/2010
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)74.5 x 155.7 millimeters (2.93 x 6.13 in)61.5 x 119.7 millimeters (2.42 x 4.71 in)
Weight177 grams (6.2 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)HTC 7 Surround
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.4" inches3.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)411 PPI246 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)HTC 7 Surround
System versionAndroid 12Windows Phone 7.0
Firmware updateAndroid 15Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
User InterfaceOne UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)HTC 7 Surround
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
CPUOcta-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)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G78 MP14 (854MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)HTC 7 Surround
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5448MB LPDDR
Internal storage128GB (97GB available)
UFS 3.1
16GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)HTC 7 Surround
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)HTC 7 Surround
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
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.76" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)HTC 7 Surround
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.74" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)HTC 7 Surround
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)HTC 7 Surround
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)HTC 7 Surround
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)HTC 7 Surround
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh1230 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered4 hours
Standbyfeature not registered255 hours (10.6 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)HTC 7 Surround
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Graphite, White, Lavender, Olive• Colors: Black
• Built-in 16GB microSD
• Dolby mobile sound
• SRS WOW HD surround sound
• Facebook and Twitter
• Microsoft Office Mobile 2010
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990E/DS 128GB/8GB)HTC 7 Surround
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.65W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)0.43W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.93W/kg (head), 1.319W/kg (body)feature not registered
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