Samsung has announced its Galaxy S21 FE smartphone. The so-called “Fan Edition” of the S21 has the same primary camera as this model and a 6.4-inch OLED screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, and the device is available from January 11 for 749 euros.
With its 6.4-inch screen, the S21 FE is slightly larger than the regular S21, but smaller than the S21+. Like those models, it is a flat screen with FHD + resolution. The OLED display in the S21 FE has the most expensive of devices a 120Hz refresh rate, but no variable refresh rate. Maximum brightness is also slightly lower at 1200 cd / m².
Samsung equips the Galaxy S21 FE with the same 12MP primary camera as the regular models. The ultra-wide-angle and telephoto camera are unchanged from the S20 FE. So it also deviates from the cameras in the S21 series; The sensors used are slightly smaller. The S21 FE gets the same software functions as other S21 models, including the night mode photo function.
The design of the Galaxy S21 FE is very similar to that of the regular S21 models, but other colors are available. Compared to the S20 FE, the new model has narrower screen bezels. The device has a 4500 mAh battery and there is support for 25W fast charging. However, the charger is not included. The device also supports 15W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging for accessories.
Samsung doesn’t explicitly say what kind of soc is on the Galaxy S21 FE. The company is talking about its latest SOOC manufactured in 5nm. In the regular Galaxy S21 devices in Europe there is the Exynos 2100 and in other regions it is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. Samsung released S20 FE And it had a worldwide Snapdragon range. According to previous indications, this is no longer the case this year and There are also Exynos versions.
The suggested retail price of the device is 749 euros. That’s a hundred euros cheaper than the introductory price of the regular S21, but that device is now listed for amounts just under 750 euros at Pricewatch. the Galaxy S20 FE appeared at the end of 2020 Prices start at 649 euros, but it’s the 4G version. The 5G version also had an introductory price of 749 euros. Samsung won’t release a cheaper 4G version this time around.
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE | Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S21 + | |
| Monitor | 6,4″- amoled 2340 x 1080 pixels 120 Hz the above. 1200 cd/m² |
6,2″- amoled 2400 x 1080 pixels 48-120 Hz the above. 1300 cd/m² |
6,7″- amoled 2400 x 1080 pixels 48-120 Hz the above. 1500 cd/m² |
| company | “The latest 5nm flagship soc” | Exynos 2100 | Exynos 2100 |
| Camera | Primary: 12 MP, 1/1.76″, OIS, f/1.8 Ultragroothoek: 12 MP, 1 / 2,8 “ Tele (3x): 8 MP, 1 / 4,4″, ois, f / 2.4 Front: 32 MP, 1/2.8 inch |
Primary: 12 MP, 1/1.76″, OIS, f/1.8 Ultragroothoek: 12 MP, 1/2.55 inch Tele (3x): 1/1,172″, ois, f/2.0 Front: 10 MP, 1 / 3.24 inch |
Primary: 12 MP, 1/1.76″, OIS, f/1.8 Ultragroothoek: 12 MP, 1/2.55 inch Tele (3x): 1/1,172″, ois, f/2.0 Front: 10 MP, 1 / 3.24 inch |
| Accu | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | 4800 mAh |
| Dimensions | 74,5×155,7×7,9mm | 71,2×151,7×7,9mm | 75.6 x 161,5 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 177g | 169 grams | 200 grams |
| introductory price | 749 euros (6 GB + 128 GB) 819 euros (8 GB + 256 GB) |
from 849 euros | from 1049 EUR |
| price | Nnb | From €679 | From 839 EUR |