Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Samsung Galaxy A53
New Samsung Galaxy smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
In the meantime, Samsung has released the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE. This means the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is less readily available. The S24 FE has a new, more powerful processor. The S24 FE also has a larger screen and a larger battery.
The Samsung Galaxy A55
The successor to the Samsung A53 and A54 is the A55, which has been released by Samsung. As a result, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is less easily available. The Samsung A55 is faster than its predecessor, thanks to the larger RAM and more powerful processor.
Comparison Samsung S21 FE and Samsung A53
Speed
S21 FE: suitable for the most demanding tasks
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a powerful Snapdragon 888 processor. Thanks to this fast chip, the smartphone is suitable for the most demanding tasks. The S21 FE is always quick, even when you're editing photos or playing a demanding 3D game. Thanks to the large RAM, you can smoothly switch between different apps when you multitask as well. The S21 FE is available with a 128 and 256GB storage. Do you like to store a lot of music and movies on your device? Choose the larger storage capacity, since the device doesn't have a memory card reader.
A53: suitable for average use
The Samsung A53 is a suitable choice for the average user. The device will struggle with demanding editing apps and 3D games, but the A53 performs every other task quickly. For example, you can smoothly switch between apps like Instagram, Spotify, and Netflix. Using news apps and playing light games like Wordfeud aren't a problem for the smartphone either. The Samsung A53 is available with 128 and 256GB of storage. Unlike the S21 FE, the A53 has room for an external memory card.
Camera
S21 FE: zoom in 3x without quality loss
With the 3 lenses on the back, the Samsung S21 FE has an extensive camera setup. Thanks to the telephoto lens, you can zoom in 3 times without your photos becoming blurry. Only the most expensive and advanced smartphones have this type of lens at the moment. With the standard camera, you can take clear photos both during the day and in low-light situations. In addition, the Samsung S21 FE has a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 32-megapixel selfie camera. You can record videos in 4K quality at 60 fps (frames per second). That means your footage looks sharp and smooth.
A53: less extensive camera setup, no telephoto lens
The Samsung Galaxy A53 has a 64-megapixel standard camera, so your photos will be very detailed. Even in low-light situations, your photos are relatively sharp. They're just less clear than with the S21 FE. The Samsung A53 has the same 32-megapixel selfie camera and 12-megapixel wide-angle lens. As a result, tall buildings and wide landscapes fit in the frame in their entirety. The A53 doesn't have a telephoto lens that lets you zoom in without quality loss. You record in 4K quality with 30 fps, so your videos are a bit more jerky. In Full HD quality, your footage does look smooth.
Battery and charging
S21 FE: battery life of 1 day, wireless charging
The average 4500mAh battery of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE lasts a day with average use. If you head out the door with a fully-charged battery in the morning, you generally won't have to charge it until halfway through the evening. Samsung doesn't include a charger, so you have to buy one yourself. The fastest way to charge the S21 FE is with a Samsung 25W fast charger. The smartphone is suitable for wireless charging. A wireless charger can be useful on your desk or next to the couch, for example.
A53: longer battery life, no wireless charging
The Samsung Galaxy A53 has a large 5000mAh battery. With average use, this battery will easily get you through the day. Do you head out with a fully-charged smartphone? You won't have to worry about the battery at all. Samsung doesn't include a charger with this device either. Just like the S21 FE, the fastest way to charge the smartphone is with the Samsung 25W fast charger. It takes a little over 1 hour to fully charge the battery. The Samsung Galaxy A53 is unsuitable for wireless charging.
Screen and size
S21 FE: 6.4-inch Full HD screen
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a 6.4-inch screen. Compared to other smartphones, this screen isn't very large. Do you have small hands? The device might be difficult to operate with 1 hand. On the Full HD screen, you can see your games and series with a lot of details. In addition, the screen refreshes 120 times per second. This makes animations look smooth.
A53: 6.5-inch Full HD screen, device has same size
The 6.5-inch screen of the Samsung A53 is slightly larger, but the device is just as large as the S21 FE. That's because the Samsung A53 has thinner bezels. This smartphone also has a Full HD screen that displays a lot of details. The refresh rate of 120 times per second is the same too. It makes animations look smooth. For example, when you scroll.
Conclusion
The Samsung Galaxy A53 is a good choice for the average user. Are the cameras and processing power important to you? In that case, the Samsung S21 FE is a better choice. For example, the S21 FE has a telephoto lens that lets you zoom in 3 times without quality loss. In addition, this device is suitable for demanding tasks that slow down the Samsung A53. On the other hand, the Samsung A53 has a better battery life. In terms of screen and size, both smartphones are comparable.