Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Added: 10.13.21 | Updated: 01.10.24
  • Model: Galaxy S21 FE 5G
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 3.65 out of 5 (95 votes)
  • Price: 750 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2022
  • Dimensions: 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm
  • Weight: 177 g
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
  • Built-in memory: 128GB 6GB RAM
  • Screen: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.4 inches
  • Battery: 4500 mAh
  • Rear camera: Triple, 12MP
  • Front camera: Single, 32MP

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Launch date

2022, January 07

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G PricePrice

First price

750 EUR

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

6.13 in (155.7 mm)

Width

2.93 in ( 74.5 mm)

Depth

0.31 in ( 7.9 mm)

Weight

6.24 oz (177 grams)

Build materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame

Water resistant

IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

Colors

White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive

Case

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G screenScreen

Technology Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Size

6.4 in

Screen Area

103.9 cm2

Resolution

1080 x 2400 px

Points per inch

401 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

20:9

Ratio (screen:body)

89.6%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Additional Features

-120Hz
-HDR10+
-Always-on display

Screen protector

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
or Exynos 2100 (5 nm)

CPU

- Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680) - Snapdragon
Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - Exynos

GPU

- Adreno 660 - Snapdragon
Mali-G78 MP14 - Exynos

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

No

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 12, One UI 4

User Interface

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Triple

Specs

-12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
-8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
-12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm

Features

LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama

Video Recording 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS
DxOMark Rating120 (Position 104 out of 303)
DxOMark Photos126
DxOMark Video104

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm

Features

HDR

Video Recording Yes

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
 
CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100  
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
-4G - LTE
-5G - SA/NSA/Sub6
SIM Card Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G
SAR EU 0.95 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body)
SAR 0.77 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC Yes
USB USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

4500 mAh

Type

Li-Ion, non-removable

Charging

-Fast charging 25W, 50% in 30 min
-Fast wireless charging 15W
-Reverse wireless charging
-USB Power Delivery 3.0

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack No
Radio
Others
-stereo speakers

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

-Bixby natural language commands and dictation
-Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)

Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 10 Total778093 (Position 131 out of 278)
Antutu 10 CPU220634 (Position 99 out of 201)
Antutu 10 GPU220199 (Position 87 out of 201)
Antutu 10 Mem167618 (Position 75 out of 201)
Antutu 10 UX169642 (Position 109 out of 201)
Antutu 9 Score742147 (Position 239 out of 1347)

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core1068 (Position 198 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core3209 (Position 257 out of 1873)

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Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

*Source of data https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s21-5g/galaxy-s21-fe-5g/

Review of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G was one of the most anticipated smartphones and its arrival in early 2022 was excellent news for fans of the brand. In it, we see top performance, a beautiful screen with a smooth picture, a bunch of advanced features that many users can't do without, and excellent cameras. A memory card slot is absent, so you'll have to choose the right modification for you carefully.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Reviews and Opinions

Rate this smartphone
3.65 / 5
(95)

Pros:
  • Affordable price compared to other high-end models
  • Long and strong battery life
  • Solid and good all-around camera performance with improved Night Mode
  • Vibrant, bright, and colorful display with a 120Hz refresh rate
  • Equipped with the same Snapdragon 888 processor as the Galaxy S21
  • High-resolution selfie camera
  • Ships with Android 12
  • Slender design
Cons:
  • Plain and possibly outdated design
  • Lower resolution telephoto lens compared to the Galaxy S21
  • Less RAM than the Galaxy S21
  • The 120Hz refresh rate isn't adaptive
  • Battery life may disappoint some users
  • Can be far too expensive at full retail price
  • Takes a long time to charge
  • Doesn't include a microSD slot or a headphone jack
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 750 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G come out?

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G mobile was launched on in these colors: White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G ?

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has dimensions of Height: 155.7 mm Width: 74.5 mm Thickness: 7.9 mm and weighs approximately 177 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.4 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 2400 px at a pixel density of 401 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) with processor Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680) - Snapdragon Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - Exynos. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is available with internal memory of 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G?

The device have a Triple rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm and features like LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm and features like HDR