{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-f54-vs-samsung-galaxy-s21-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-25T23:13:58+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy F54 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 5G",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy F54 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy F54 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,499 against PKR 169,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy F54",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-f54",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-f54/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-11_29_28-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74499,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-18T06:45:25+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 76.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 6, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "164.9 x 77.3 x 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz Up to 1000 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1380 (5 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MP5",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13, One UI 5.1 (Upgradable up to Android 17 / One UI 9, subject to Samsung's regional update policy)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot (Expandable Storage Up to 1 TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (wide, OIS, PDAF) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) LED flash, HDR, panorama, Nightography, Astrolapse",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Hybrid Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetometer/Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-11_20_40-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 169999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-18T06:23:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 66,
                "camera": 91,
                "battery": 52.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 41.4,
                "overall": 69.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 14, 2021",
                    "Dimensions": "151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "169 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.2 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2400 x 1080 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X Adaptive 120Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core Up to 2.9 GHz on Exynos version",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G78 MP14 / Adreno 660, depending on chipset",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11, One UI 3.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB LPDDR5",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "12MP + 64MP + 12MP, OIS, PDAF, 3x Hybrid Optical Zoom, up to 30x Space Zoom",
                    "Selfie camera": "10MP, f/2.2, Dual Pixel PDAF LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-f54",
        "margin": 9.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f54": 58.8,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 66
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f54": 98,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 91
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f54"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f54": 76.3,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 52.9
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f54"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f54": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f54": 50,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f54": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s21-5g": 41.4
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f54"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy F54 costs PKR 95,500 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy F54 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Samsung Galaxy F54 has a 44 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy F54 or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F54 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.6 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy F54 and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F54 is listed at PKR 74,499 and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G at PKR 169,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy F54 cheaper by PKR 95,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy F54 or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F54 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy F54 uses a 108 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy F54 or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F54 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy F54 carries a 6000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G a 4000 mAh cell, with 25W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy F54 or Samsung Galaxy S21 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S21 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy F54 runs the Exynos 1380 (5 nm) while Samsung Galaxy S21 5G runs the Samsung Exynos 2100 (5 nm) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm), depending on market."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}