Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Samsung Jan 7, 2022

Overview

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is a 2022 smartphone from Samsung. It features a 6.4" AMOLEDDynamic Amoled 2X display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (411 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate and impressive peak brightness of 1300 nits, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm process), 6GB RAM LPDDR5 RAM and Adreno 660 GPU. The camera system features a 12MP Standard main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by 13MP Wide Angle + Macro and 8MP Telephoto + portrait, plus a 32MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 4500 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 25W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 12, upgradable to 16. Available in multiple configurations: 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 6GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive.

Basic Information

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Launch DateFriday, January 7, 2022
Release Year2022
Dimensions155.7 × 74.5 × 7.9 mm
Weight177 g
Volume91.64 cm³
Available Colors
  • White
  • Graphite
  • Lavender
  • Olive

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G was released on Friday, January 7, 2022. The phone measures 155.7 × 74.5 × 7.9 mm with a volume of 91.64 cm³ and weighs 177g. It features a 6.4" AMOLEDDynamic Amoled 2X display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (411 ppi pixel density) and 120 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive.

Display

Size6.4"
TypeAMOLEDDynamic Amoled 2X
Resolution1080 x 2400 px
Pixel Density411 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate120 Hz
BrightnessPeak: 1300 nits
Contrast RatioN/A
HDR SupportHDR10+
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G features a 6.4" AMOLEDDynamic Amoled 2X display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (411 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. The display offers peak brightness of 1300 nits. It delivers smooth 120 Hz refresh rate. The screen supports advanced HDR formats including HDR10+. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, always-on display, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (under display)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G features fingerprint (under display). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass.

Battery

Capacity4500 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging25W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
Additional Info
  • Wireless charging 15W
  • Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
  • No charger in-box

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is equipped with a 4500 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 25W. The battery system includes reverse charging, non-removable. Additional features include wireless charging 15w, reverse wireless charging 4.5w, no charger in-box.

Hardware

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 888
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 5 nm
  • max freq: 2.84 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUAdreno 660
RAM & Storage6GB RAM LPDDR5, 128GB UFS Storage 3.1
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Versions:
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
AnTuTu Score923,836 (v10)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
Audio Features
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
SD Card SlotNo
Battery4500 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 built on 5 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by Adreno 660. The device comes with 6GB RAM (RAM LPDDR5) and 128GB storage (UFS Storage 3.1). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 923,836 points. Audio capabilities include Dolby Atmos, Noise cancellation microphone, Stereo Speakers. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 4500 mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is available in 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • SBC
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Host
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display, MiMO. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G comes with Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile), DIP (Device ID Profile), HFP (Hands-Free Profile), HID (Human Interface Profile), HSP (Headset Profile), LE (Low Energy), MAP (Message Access Profile), PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile), ANT+, APT-x, SBC. For cellular connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, Host, USB Type-C connectivity. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 4K
  • 1080p
  • 720p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
  • 240fps
  • 960fps
Video Features
  • HDR
  • EIS

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G features a 3-camera setup with a 12MP Standard main sensor (f/1.8) of 1/1.76" size and 1.80 µm pixel size. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G also includes a 13MP Wide Angle + Macro (f/2.2) and a 8MP Telephoto + portrait (f/2.0). For selfies, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G uses a 32MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture featuring 1/2.8" sensor size and 0.80 µm pixel size. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G's camera system includes 4K Video, Digital zoom, Optical zoom.

DxOMark Scores

Mobile Camera DxOMark Scores

117
Overall
119
Photo
107
Video

Selfie Camera DxOMark Scores

127
Overall
126
Photo
130
Video

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/1.8
Sensor Model: Sony IMX555
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.80 µm
Sensor Size: 1/1.76"

Resolution: 13 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Sony IMX258
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm
Sensor Size: 1/3.06"

Resolution: 8 MP
Aperture: f/2.0
Sensor Model: Hynix HI-847
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.00 µm

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 32 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Sony IMX616
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/2.8"

Additional Features

Extra:
  • Telephoto with OIS
  • Optical zoom 3X
  • Digital zoom 30X
Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 960 fps
Features:
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version12
Max OS Version16

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G runs on Android 12 and is upgradable to 16. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 340.53
USD 369.00
128 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 439.00
USD 475.70
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 150.00
USD 150.00
128 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 499.00
USD 499.00
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 148.00
USD 192.55
128 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 199.00
USD 258.90
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 340.53
USD 369.00
128 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 439.00
USD 475.70
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 150.00
USD 150.00
128 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 499.00
USD 499.00
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 148.00
USD 192.55
128 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 199.00
USD 258.90
256 GB 8 GB