Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs iPhone 13 Camera Test Comparison

As a part of my Samsung Galaxy S21 FE review I wanted to include the Galaxy S21 FE camera vs iPhone 13 camera comparison because I think many people will be conflicted on which phone to buy. The Galaxy S21 FE has a triple camera system with 3X telephoto where the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini has a dual camera system. Check current pricing on both phones because they are similar:
Galaxy S21 FE: shop-links.co/cgophnyBuwU
Apple iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini shop-links.co/cgr5fw9VcT4
The iPhone 13 vs Galaxy S21 FE camera which one do you think won? If you want to see a full Galaxy S21 FE review let me know. If you want to see my Galaxy S21 FE 5G unboxing and comparison with the Galaxy S21 camera it is live on the channel now.
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Chapter Markers:
0:00 Front Facing Camera Video/Audio
0:26 Intro
1:26 Daytime photos
4:27 3X, Zoom and Portrait Mode
6:24 Front Facing Camera
7:03 4K Video Test and Stabilization
8:40 Low Light/Night Time Photos
13:00 Low Light Night 4K video test
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[@dannywinget]

Team Galaxy or Team iPhone?

[@Photo0021]

Team Galaxy, but the iPhone 13 did a better job here, minus zooming. I broke my S21U, I’m currently using an iPhone 13 as my main phone.

[@sharrykhosa5702]

Team galaxy

[@abidarshadkhanhamzaamirasa932]

Galox

[@melissakautz9687]

iPhone 13 did a great job

[@Rasel634]

Team galaxy

[@OT4Tech]

Excellent comparison dude! Samsung is definitely on the right path with their cameras.

[@dannywinget]

Need that S22 quick 🤣

[@Garrett1974]

@@dannywinget don't we all 😉

[@jmvchak]

I prefer the Galaxy S21 FE, still more versatile and I really love the HDR on Samsung phones

[@ardan356]

Racja samsung produkuje jeden z najlepszych ekranów telefonów

[@carlco3378]

However the battery..? How is it holding up?

[@Donnomon1]

@@carlco3378chill dude it’s only 2 years old

[@marilinpuig8562]

Very impressed with the FE, though you can't go wrong with either phone. I am always amazed at how capable phone cameras have become.

[@johnmellas]

Given that some times one camera produces darker (or brighter results), It would be very interesting to see exposure details on some of the shot comparisons. Knowing what are the shutter speed and aperture settings that were chosen by each system would bring further understanding of the results.

[@jordigutierrez4161]

I would say that the scene optimizer on Samsung phones is necessary as it is on by default and most people wouldn’t think to turn it off. Also the galaxy’s really ramp up their hdr capabilities with the scene optimizer, you might have crippled the fe a bit.

[@diskeed]

Danny, love your camera comparisons. One thing -- I was a commercial, industrial, and advertising shooter for many years and we never used the term "clipping" like you do, we would say the highlights "blocked up". Happens a lot with Samsung processing, unfortunately.

[@shiransandeep3290]

This is a great work Danny. What I most appreciated is the you are one of the few content creaters who brings great unbiased content. I have no interest of these phones but it looks like S21FE needs some optimization during night still and video capture departments. With OneUI 4 the on Note20 Ultra I see noticeble improvement regarding noise on video. I hope samsung will keep up and improve night video furthermore.

[@SumanthMRao]

You should've definitely compared a few shots with scene optimizer turned on, it doesn't simply boost the saturation, it does improve overall dynamics depending on the scene.

[@cliffm5559]

he literally complained about how flat the FE's pictures were, all the while he is the one that turned off the scene optimization.

[@1changi]

Much appreciated for the comparison tests done.

[@joelvaldevilla9528]

I appreciate your effort for making this amazing camera test comparison, good job Sir! ❤️🙌🏻

[@viveksabharwal9027]

Nice comparison Danny. In India, the price difference between iPhone 13 and S21 FE is huge (Rs. 24K ~ USD 322) so clear choice for most users would be S21 FE with bigger n better display, telephoto camera and USD 322 in bank account. Camera quality difference is not huge so an average consumer in India would go for Samsung unless he/she likes iOS.

[@PaulaLazaroP]

Same in Brazil and South America... iOS is too expensive here..

[@prasantht4278]

💯 We can go for s21 fe

[@gasti_musri]

Same in argentina, we usually go with samsung💪

[@44445u]

This guy's comment represents all of s21fe pickers. Apple should be thankful to this guy and make a new plan (iphone 13 se maybe). If they dont, then this sweet spot will never be theirs.

[@sushilbiswas672]

Who said 24k in India? Pls. Check the prices...

[@kevinwalter5083]

Danny, you are the best at camera comparisons. I learn a lot from you. As to the lens flare seen on spaceship earth, wouldn't a lens coating from the manufacturer improve this?

[@dannywinget]

Yes it would. All cameras have it but a coating would help.

[@andyH_England]

Comprehensive as usual and I agree with your prelude that camera-wise, the main lens, in daylight most mid range to flagships are great. So if photos during the day are mostly what you do, the rest of the package will be the decider. These are base-flagship pricing so I feel most users buying these are not pro camera users or photographers and would pay the extra for the pro models if the camera was the driver. I would be happy with either of these but in a couple of months the S21FE will be under £500 in the UK so if price is a variable then I would buy this. Of course, in Europe there are other phones in this price range that I would favour over the s21FE even at £500, eg the OP9Pro is now £550 so I would not have the S21FE on my Top 5 in that regard.

[@automobileadventures1534]

Genuinely helped me to take the decision. S21fe it is. Though it comes with Exynos here in India.

[@armelbawolo]

Definitely one the most honest camera comparison I've watched to date😁

[@crypt0w1tch]

You have the best camera comparisons. Thank you for your work.

[@kabangaleri8040]

i think the 21 FE still wins overall because of the added flexibility thanks to the 3x telephoto

[@laloibarra8217]

Love the iPhone image and video processing but I love more all the options & modes of the Galaxy

[@sgadgil1]

Beautifully made video! Thanks for your hard work!

[@amooboardgamechi]

Super informative video, thanks dear Danny, keep going and big thumb's up

[@whitewolfstudios4727]

Nice, I am not interested at all in these two phones, but it's a Danny Winget vid, so I'll just thumbs up, grab some popcorn, and enjoy. Also, I'm team Note20Ultra

[@dannywinget]

Appreciate this 💯👏🏻👏🏻🍿

[@budakecik249]

Yeah, same.

[@fanecuffy5743]

Same.. Not interested in neither phones but I just wanna watch the vid once i saw it lol

[@billyroot2]

Always a great review Danny. Thanks so much!

[@billyroot2]

If only Samsung had better video quality. It’s really no comparison. iPhone video is as good as it’s pictures whereas the fe and the rest of the 21 line has a noticeable loss of quality.

[@lobstershrimp]

S21 FE for me. Like my S21 Ultra so much I won't be upgrading this year. Appreciate your time and hard work Danny. Best from Taiwan.

[@balamuruganj6058]

fantastic video. Thank you for your hard work on this

[@virajth]

Best comparison I've ever seen. Not convinced that s21 fe can be this good

[@lid_nas]

This is one of the most specific and subtantial comparison of a smartphone. 💯

[@sunman108]

Great job! Thank you for making this video

[@FindMeInsanity]

Thank you for this. Going for the fe as it fits my budget. They have a big price gap in India and I guess the Fe is pushing boundaries in the price segment.

[@Necr0Mancer666]

Shut up peasant. You worry about buying your curry. 💩

[@nemanjaness]

Amazing video...every detail of it, you can see the time and effort this man puts in... thanks

[@Garrett1974]

I must say the S21 FE is quite impressive so far, might not be the best, but quite good nonetheless. More impressive than the S21 Ultra I think, can't wait for the S22 Ultra camera samples...

[@RockyTheMonster654]

Sure bro

[@jaimeortiz534]

@@RockyTheMonster654 😂 fr

[@psb796]

The s21 ultra blows both these phones of in every aspect.

[@AbhishekKumar-dn4px]

satisfying camera comparison. Loved IT!!!

[@rithwikbasrur3197]

Love the video. from the front facing camera video in the beginning, it looks like the iphone keeps more color accuracy while the S21 FE keeps more detail

[@andrewkupres9435]

Im struggling looking at different samsung phones to upgrade from my S8. I am looking at a S20, S20FE, S21, and S21FE. You have been the BEST youtuber ive seen to put up great comparisons. Keep up the great work!

[@hannahrose9321]

What did you get?

[@Ajaysingh-rc3ef]

This might be one of the best and totally unbiased review on u tube kudos to you 👍

[@hrishisir5545]

thank you soo much Danny. You ar eally doing a great job. Love from India.

[@dannywinget]

Thank you!

[@NunoScream]

Tks for making this video buddy!

[@Mr.sketcheryt]

One of the best comparison u did it 😍

[@imgekko4142]

Very helpful video! thank you

[@khushaldutta9991]

Thanks for this comparison video.

[@my_j.a.r.v.i.s.]

Bro...You nailed it. This video gives a detailed information for the buyers who are confused b/w the two models.

[@uk2960]

u really worked hard for this. thanks. love from India....

[@Diosesdepapel]

After debating with myself for days of switching between Samsung and Iphone and watching videos showing the Pros and the negatives , i decided to stay with Samsung Tks for your video , it was another great source of information to help me make my decision .. Cheers.

[@daymysonlucas4779]

Impressionante a evolução das câmeras da Samsung.

[@mikldude9376]

Love your work mate !

[@jigar.m]

Awesome comparison 👌👌 These phones have some of the best cameras and can't go wrong with either 👍

[@royal_rootz]

Thank You for making my decision even harder lmao both phones have amazing cameras! I'm currently in the process of upgrading my iphone 7 plus and can't decide which to go with...

[@lourdesantioquia7518]

Nice and detailed review. Good job. 😊

[@jeremyjacquemoire8706]

I came for the Samsung S21 FE, suprised to see me in this video at 7:56 (the guys with the shirt "to infinity and beyond" in yellow) hahaha that's crazy ! Nice video by the way thanks

[@Dan-dr8zl]

really

[@jeremyjacquemoire8706]

@@Dan-dr8zl Yes ! haha

[@Malkeviah]

If you would compare the S21fe with the S21 Plus....Could be helpful to make a decor between them.....Thank you very much...You're the best about camera comparisons🤟🏻

[@jejunamja]

A really great job on this video.... they both do great , but the FE can be bought now on sale(Aug2022) for $499 and with the iPhone 13 still at $830 for the unlocked model and so ....

[@AshutoshIngle]

Bro in India I got it for nearly 375$

[@jejunamja]

@@AshutoshIngle was that a year ago that you bought that or did you buy it last week? Cuz here in the States you can get the S21FE now (8/2023)for.... let's see for ...$250.

[@AshutoshIngle]

@@jejunamjaohh. i bought it now..

[@kapoor_m10]

What's the location man? I loved the place where you've taken these photos nd videos more than the devices u used to do so😂😁

[@MewAesthetic]

Love the comparison 💕

[@janedean5605]

Great information. Thank you

[@kdog350]

I love how Samsung's night mode treats bright lights. It nearly always tones them down which is amazing.

[@mikldude9376]

Unfortunate about the noise though , and it seems a bit common in samsung camera shots , and too much night mode making some night look like day , pixels too have been a bit guilty of that last complaint too iirc. I’d rather have night look like night than a bright summers day.

[@user-bh2mi2hb4m]

Same I didn't expect the night mood in samsung would be that good

[@helmut8150]

I would say on the 4k video test, the Samsung was alot smoother and had more detail in it.

[@eugisim]

Hi! Should be interesting a comparison between galaxy s21 FE and oppo find x3 neo! 😊

[@coquiangel]

Team Galaxy... I phone is nice and does out performed in certain situations. However, the price tag and some software fixes would be great.

[@JON7TH7]

The most complete video comparation ever S20 FE Vs Iphone 13! Magnific

[@victorrumyantsev3718]

Surprisingly good results from Galaxy S21 FE. I thought that iPhone 13 will crush it.

[@danii5846]

Im impresst of the 21fe imagine how the s22u will be 💪 Danny i would see iphone pro/ max vs 21Fe ....

[@xdadev]

*Actually you should've turned on the scene optimizer* as it's not just about boosting saturation but also about AI scene optimization in general. It's on by default as well.

[@andyH_England]

I think most of us dislike over saturation and def not something I ever use on my S20U. With it on I suspect the S21FE would do less well as just too many people do not want cartoonish photos. Flat with detail and we can play around in post to change it up if needbe. The scene optimiser is just doing what we do in post on the fly.

[@robertcharron749]

@@andyH_England First Samsung smartphones need better focus on their cameras, and in particular in video modes. ...Including the S21 FE specially, and last year's S20 FE. Those are no Fan fones. Fans like focused cameras, like on the iPhone 13 Series. The iPhone 13 you can call a Sweet Special Fan Edition, and the Pixel 6. Looking towards next month to see if we have real competition camera and price wise.

[@cw7886]

S21FE photos look better, more detailed. I would never have thought that iphone13 would lag behind. But it looks like there are lots of mixed opinions, which shows we have gone quite far in camera quality and it's now more a matter of personal preferences.

[@Zuudloarn]

Did we see the same video?😂 Come on Iphone way ahead

[@cw7886]

@@Zuudloarn Yes, my preference goes to S21FE easily on photos, not videos. I care more about photos. Possibly your preference is different, and that shows how cameras are so good now that it becomes more and more a matter of preference.

[@dxyxtnx8819]

2:49 I think the detailed is better on iphone.

[@dancingdharamapale2413]

@@Zuudloarn s21 fe surpassed i phone 😂😂😂😂

[@Zuudloarn]

@@dancingdharamapale2413 😂😂😂 that plastic phone you mean?

[@ervinavideoblogs]

Very good comparison video!

[@LaveyCristian]

excelent video thanks !

[@hey_gorjeuss]

I've been using Samsung since highschool until now working as a teacher. I bought my Samsung j7 prime 4 years ago during college and still doing okay but lagging sometimes. I'm considering the IPhone 13 or the 13 Pro, hopefully will get one next December. Thanks for the review! Xx

[@rsyrasyid]

J7 is too old my bro

[@INSPIRE-BOND-jc5pw]

How much is the 13 pro in Indonesia ? Did you buy it ?

[@dhuwdhuwdhuw]

I think iphone doesnt crush the shadow details, samsung has some noise too in shadow area (it's just brighter), if you go to edit and increase the shadow in iphone, I think you will get the same result. Imo blown highlights cant be saved, thats why iphone opt for darker images. But, that being said, phone nowadays have pixel look (extreme auto hdr computation, even on the default setting) idk if it's a good thing or not, you can really tell nowadays if a picture is taken from a phone, which despite all the details, ironically kinda go backwards in tech, no? Idk.

[@nyrron9006]

Thanks for the effort!!

[@niventhamanna5563]

Great comparison!

[@shauryayadav2861]

Nice review good explanation.

[@page-2000]

I should say you caught all the difference between those two👍👍👍 I'm clear now. Thank you..

[@carlos412]

thank you so much for this video, i just found about this galaxy model, i've been thinking about buying the iphone 13, but now looking at this video i think im gonna go with the galaxy. Here in my country it is a price difference of almost $400... i dont think the iphone is worth those extra $400 for only a few areas where it is better, when you can always achieve the same or very similar result on the galaxy by editing. Besides, that price difference is between the 256gb version of the galaxy vs the 128gb version of the iphone...

[@PLBartlomiej]

super porownanie mate !!

[@thepeddle]

I'm biased because I'll never buy an Iphone, so the little difference there is in low light wouldn't sway me anyway. That being said, besides video, I prefer the S21 FE in most situations. I"d like to see a comparison between the S21 ultra and the FE. Just to see what you're giving up going more budget friendly.

[@CashCollecta]

Samsung looks too washed out u should definitely try an iphone

[@-Blue-_]

@@CashCollecta wait for s22

[@leonidjoseph5483]

iPhone doesnot have many features that are available in samsung. I prefer the phone design of iphone

[@pratikdarawadepratik5084]

I hope samsung improves exynos ISP with 2200. They should control noise in low light photos & videos & also detail processing on exynos

[@Jay2k2323]

Just imagine what the S22 will do🤯

[@leroyrs]

I just imagine that there won‘t be a big difference.

[@Rationalist101]

@@leroyrs 😐

[@robocoppok641]

@@leroyrs well according to Samsung they have worked really hard on the camer processing software and already the S21 ULTRA takes really good shots so I think the S22 will definitely be the phone of the year

[@leroyrs]

@@robocoppok641 Maybe… or just until the iPhone 14 series will enter the market. 😉

[@gregheffley7270]

@@leroyrs Maybe... or just until the Samsung S23 will enter the market. 😉

[@SayedSudip]

The best comparison I have ever seen.

[@shouryashrivastava8777]

Fabulous comparison bro love from India.❤

[@rodgersgalus9032]

I always wait for you reviews big up winget can i get ur contacts

[@PantsuMann]

Reds are always hard on cameras. My old Lumia lost a lot of details when surfaces was red and lots of details were lost.

[@Djekkie-gj7jz]

To turn off the scene optimizer in the Samsung is questionable. Most people will use them automatically and than the results will probably differ. Ultimately, something is done to the photos with software on all devices, Samsung also does that with the scene optimizer, for example.

[@anjanboro9987]

One of the best Camera Comparisons ever 🔥

[@sandeeplvrs]

Purchased S21 FE few days ago...I must say this phone is jus gorgeous 😍

[@MohamedHossam-qd4wv]

how is the zoom bro it is good ?

[@biswaranjanmohanty4730]

How is battery?

[@sandeeplvrs]

@@biswaranjanmohanty4730 Lasts one day with moderate usage

[@mirceammd]

watching on S21 FE bought for $ 380, newly sealed box with warranty and invoice from buyer, I also sold the old S8 for $ 150.

[@ezzo.pro_gamer178]

The best youtuber ever making camera comparisons 👌👌👏👏👏👏💪💪💪

[@thomashelbay]

Which one is a better choice now? There’s roughly 220 USD difference between the two in my country. Also Fe ships with exynos 2100 here.

[@aakashvijaya]

iam glad i just buyed Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, will be arrivin on thursday via amazon :)

[@jorgeescudero5034]

I think that, even if iPhone's cameras are not labeled with AI, they are pretty intelligent. Galaxy usually have better dynamic range but then, we all love the sunsets and guess which phone gives you the best shot with better dynamic range? iPhone. The same for faces, there is a frames at 7:20 where the iPhone perfectly record the face of your kid but his tshirt is overexposed. Whiles Samsung, yes, the face is blown out but the t-shirt have better exposition. Btw, I love your camera comparatives, are the best. Hundreds of samples, under a lot of circumstances, using all the lenses (and the digital zoom too) and completely unbiased. Thumbs up

[@fabianopereiragaldino9165]

Parabéns amigo pelo canal

[@kamalkant381]

practically speaking- whatever phone people use..most of them gonna use their photos for insta, facebook and keep their photos inside the phone or save in laptop/mac. only very few develop these photos in frame and put on the wall. so one can choose any phone between these two unless he develops the photo on paper

[@peonies-]

I can get the Samsung s21 fe for 540 dollars (and I even got a giftcard), I think that will be a good deal. Amazing comparison, exactly what I was looking for!!

[@DGM_Creative]

Danny I need help to choose betwen S21 fe and s21 for Video making for my youtube,, which one do you think better? Thanks

[@anaclaraserrano486]

I get the feeling that if I only touch the screen on the right place and get the ISO down a notch the pictures on FE would be better...

[@jimking81]

Independently from the comparison here, one thing is for sure: what a great place to be..! 😍

[@Tegzi1]

Nice job !

[@MR.GUMNAAM944]

i bought s21fe recently and i'm happy with it. ❤️

[@keenzw5677]

Right now, the best offer that i found for s21 fe is 450e which is amazing for those specifications iphone 13 is 800e which is more expesive and for the difference between them isnt worth to spend 350e more for it

[@zankarkulkarni4750]

Great video!!!

[@Sindbad232]

Wow the Samsung Photos of persons actually look great for the first time! They definitely fixed the coloring and beauty filter

[@heynick1458]

Received my S21 FE today, sad to see it can't record 1080/60fps with ultrawide and telephoto lenses whereas the original S21 can with all 3 lenses.

[@mrkring1526]

Deal breaker for me that