Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G offers a satisfying full-time smartphone experience. While 5G feels unnecessary and battery life is a drawback, its camera, Android 12 OneUI 4.0, and overall performance are strong. Consider it on a deal, but power users might explore other options.

-- As reviewed by ClearCrypt
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G 1

Product details

  • 6.4" FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Infinity-O Display (2400x1080), 401ppi, HDR10+ certified, 120Hz refresh rate
  • 128GB ROM, 6GB RAM, Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm), Octa-core, 4500mAh Battery
  • Rear Camera: 12MP Ultra-Wide + 12MP Wide-angle + 8MP Telephoto, Front Camera: 32MP, Under Display Fingerprint
  • 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1900 / TD-SCDMA, 3G: HSDPA 850/900/1700(AWS)/1900/2100, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, 4G: LTE 1/2/3/4/5/7/12/13/29/25/26/28/38/39/40/41/46/48/66/71, 5G: 41/66/71/260/261 SA/NSA/Sub6 (ensure to check compatibility with your carrier before purchase)
  • US Model. Fully Unlocked Version. Compatible with Most GSM and CDMA Carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, AT&T, MetroPCS, etc. Will Also work with CDMA Carriers Such as Verizon, Sprint.

PROS

+ high system performance
+ bright and accurate 120 Hz AMOLED display
+ modern communication interfaces
+ IP68 certification

CONS

- optional memory expansion removed
- performance drops under load
- bundled accessories decrease, price increases

Expert reviews and ratings

By ClearCrypt on August 15, 2023
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G offers a satisfying full-time smartphone experience. While 5G feels unnecessary and battery life is a drawback, its camera, Android 12 OneUI 4.0, and overall performance are strong. Consider it on a deal, but power users might explore other options.
80
By NotebookCheck on February 08, 2022
The Fan Edition of the Galaxy S21 impresses in the test, but it will have a hard time competing against the in-house contenders at this MSRP, especially since the S22 series is already on its way.
89