With the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Samsung is clearly aiming at buyers who want a well-rounded phone without too many compromises. Here is our take on what it brings to the table. Announced in 2022, January 04, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
Up front there is a 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm 2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio) screen, pushing a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density), which is more than sharp enough for everyday use, streaming and a bit of gaming. The build feels well put together, and Samsung has clearly paid attention to the in-hand feel. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including White.
Performance & Software
Powering the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - Version 1 Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - Version 2, paired with 6GB of RAM. That combination should handle day-to-day multitasking and most games without breaking a sweat. It runs Android 12, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 8 out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
The camera setup is one of the talking points here, with a 12 MP sensor doing the heavy lifting. Expect solid detail in good light, with the usual softness creeping in once the sun goes down.
Battery
Keeping the lights on is a Li-Ion 4500 mAh cell, and that is a healthy number that keeps range anxiety at bay.
Our Opinion
So, what do we actually make of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G? This is a phone that does not try to be the flashiest option on the shelf, and honestly that works in its favour. It gets the basics right, offering strong battery life, 5G connectivity, a dependable main camera, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. For someone who simply wants a dependable daily driver that will not let them down halfway through the day, this ticks a lot of boxes. There are rivals that beat it in one area or another, as is always the case in this segment. Overall though, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is easy to recommend to the right buyer. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
