Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Our verdict: You'll get more screen real estate from the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition at 6.7", though the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is crisper at 411 PPI. For photography, the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition leads with a 50MP main camera. For video calls and selfies, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G offers a 32MP front camera. Day-to-day comfort favours the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G at 177g.

Screen
6.7" 6.4"
Display
Super AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch
385 411
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) Exynos 990
Storage
128GB 128GB, 256GB
OS
Android 15 Android 12
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm
Weight
195 grams 177 grams
Water Resistance
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free
£269.00 £154.95
Samsung Galaxy A36  Enterprise Edition Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Screen 6.7" 6.4"
Display Super AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch 385 411
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) Exynos 990
Storage 128GB 128GB, 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm
Weight 195 grams 177 grams
Water Resistance IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
SIM-free £269.00 £154.95
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition or Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G's 6.4", the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has the sharper display at 411 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X capacitive touchscreen.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition or Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition or Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £154.95.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G comes in 128GB, 256GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G use?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition is powered by the Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G uses the Exynos 990.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition or Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is the more portable of the two — it's 18g lighter at 177 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition is slimmer at 7.4mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition or Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition is rated IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G run?

The Samsung Galaxy A36 Enterprise Edition runs Android 15 and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G runs Android 12. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.