The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G was designed with one goal in mind: to offer the best possible performance at the most affordable price. The phone is equipped with the latest and most powerful processor, which makes it perfect for gaming, streaming, video editing and multitasking. In addition, the S21 FE 5G offers 5g connectivity allowing you to take advantage of the fastest mobile network speeds available.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has the same design as the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+. One of the most noticeable changes in these new models is the color. The Samsung Galaxy S22 is available in gold, green, white, and black, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE comes in graphite, lavender, white and olive. The colors are a bit more subtle than in the S22 series.
Otherwise, the design is similar to its S series counterpart. The front of the phone has a 6.4-inch Infinity-O display with a small hole in the upper center for the front camera. The bezels around the display are quite thin, whereas the back is made of plastic. You will find a triple camera system in a square configuration and a fingerprint scanner below the screen on the back of the phone. The sides of the phone are slightly curved to fit better in the hand.
The triple camera system has the same Dual Pixel 12-megapixel sensor with an f/1.8 lens as in the Galaxy S21. Even at night, Samsung's Night mode usually delivers a sharp, well-exposed image that is not too blurry.
One of the most noticeable features is that the camera FE offers a 3x optical zoom, but the sensor has been reduced from 64 MP to 12 MP. This can be a bit of a disappointment if you were hoping to take advantage of the high-resolution sensor, but it is still capable of taking great photos.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is powered by a 5nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. This allows the phone to open apps quickly and navigate smoothly on the user interface. In addition, the phone has a large 4500mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging to keep you going all day.
Network | Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
---|---|---|
2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only) | |
3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International | |
5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat19 1600/200 Mbps, 5G | |
GPRS | Yes | |
EDGE | Yes | |
Launch | Announced | 2022, January 04 |
Status | Available. Released 2022, January 07 | |
Body | Dimensions | 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm |
Weight | 177 g | |
Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame | |
SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
- IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) - Armour aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised) | ||
Display | Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
Size | 6.4 inches, 103.9 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) | |
Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) | |
Multitouch | Yes | |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Always-on display | |
Platform | OS | Android 12, One UI 4 |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) | |
CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680) | |
GPU | Adreno 660 - Version 1 | |
Memory | Card slot | No |
Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | |
Main Camera | Triple | 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 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom |
Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | |
Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS | |
Selfie camera | Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR | |
Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | |
Sound | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
3.5mm jack | No | |
- 32-bit/384kHz audio | ||
Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LEE | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | |
NFC | Yes | |
Radio | No | |
USB | USB Type-C, USB On-The-Go | |
Features | Sensors | - Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass - Bixby natural language commands and dictation - Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) |
Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
Browser | HTML5 | |
Charging | - Fast charging 25W, 50% in 30 min (advertised) - Fast wireless charging 15W - Reverse wireless charging - USB Power Delivery 3.0 | |
Battery | Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable | |
Misc | Colors | White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive |
Model | SM-G990E |
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FreeGift | No |
Warranty | 1 year local mfg warranty |
Options | No |
Housing | No |
LCD Replacement | No |
Battery Replacement | No |
Network | Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
---|---|---|
2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only) | |
3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International | |
5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat19 1600/200 Mbps, 5G | |
GPRS | Yes | |
EDGE | Yes | |
Launch | Announced | 2022, January 04 |
Status | Available. Released 2022, January 07 | |
Body | Dimensions | 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm |
Weight | 177 g | |
Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame | |
SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
- IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) - Armour aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised) | ||
Display | Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
Size | 6.4 inches, 103.9 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio) | |
Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) | |
Multitouch | Yes | |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Always-on display | |
Platform | OS | Android 12, One UI 4 |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) | |
CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680) | |
GPU | Adreno 660 - Version 1 | |
Memory | Card slot | No |
Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | |
Main Camera | Triple | 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 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom |
Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | |
Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS | |
Selfie camera | Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR | |
Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | |
Sound | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
3.5mm jack | No | |
- 32-bit/384kHz audio | ||
Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LEE | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | |
NFC | Yes | |
Radio | No | |
USB | USB Type-C, USB On-The-Go | |
Features | Sensors | - Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass - Bixby natural language commands and dictation - Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) |
Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
Browser | HTML5 | |
Charging | - Fast charging 25W, 50% in 30 min (advertised) - Fast wireless charging 15W - Reverse wireless charging - USB Power Delivery 3.0 | |
Battery | Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable | |
Misc | Colors | White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive |