Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy S21 FE: The Fan Edition S21 — flagship core at a lower price.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jan 2022·$699·Score 78/100
Galaxy S21 FE delivered flagship cameras and 120 Hz at a sane price. The 3× tele is the standout at this tier.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.4" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100
Memory
6 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.8
Battery
4,500 mAh
Weight
177 g
What stands out
- Real 3× telephoto at $699.
- 120 Hz AMOLED + IP68.
- 4,500 mAh battery.
- 4 OS updates.
What to watch
- No microSD.
- No headphone jack.
- 6 GB base RAM.
- SD888 thermals.
The phone it has to beat
Realme GT Neo 5
$449 · score 83/100