HIGHLIGHTS
* Samsung is launching the Snapdragon 888-powered Galaxy S21 FE in India soon.
* It hasn’t announced the launch date yet but the phone has started selling in offline stores.
* The Galaxy S21 FE is expected to officially debut tomorrow.
If you are not in the know, Samsung is re-launching the 2022 Galaxy S21 FE for India by swapping the original Exynos 2100 chipset for a Snapdragon 888.
Pretty much every detail about the new device has already leaked and last we heard the handset might be officially unveiled on July 10.
As of writing this article, Samsung’s official India website still has the S21 FE 2023 as “coming soon”. Meanwhile, however, it turns out that the phone can already be purchased in brick-and-mortar stores.
Earlier this week, Samsung announced it will bring the Snapdragon 888-powered Galaxy S21 FE in India soon. Samsung has already launched this variant globally but in India, it released the Exynos model.
Now it is bringing the Snapdragon 888 model too, and this one offers faster performance. Samsung is yet to announce the launch date but the phone has reportedly started selling in offline stores.
The price is the same as before ₹50,000, but this time around, the base variant comes with 256 GB of storage instead of 128 GB. That means that technically the S23 FE 2023 offers a sort of discount over the original model.
The color selection is the only other difference between the original model and the S21 FE 2023. The new device comes in Olive, Graphite and Lavender, just like before. There is a new Navy Blue color now, replacing the White option.
Other than that, nothing else has changed about the device’s hardware other than the chipset. This means a 6.4″ 120Hz display, an FHD+ AMOLED panel, a 12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide and 8MP tele camera (3x), plus a 32MP selfie camera. The battery has a 4,500mAh capacity and supports 25W wired and 15W wireless charging.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Price in India, Offers
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE with the Snapdragon 888 chipset is now available in retail stores, according to a report by The Tech Outlook. The smartphone is also said to officially launch tomorrow but Samsung is yet to confirm the same.
The report adds that the Galaxy S21 FE Snapdragon model is priced at Rs 49,999, and it comes in four colour options of Olive, Graphite, Lavender, and Navy Blue.
This is in accordance with the published on the Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S21 FE a few days ago.
The Galaxy S21 FE will also be available with offers in offline stores, according to our sources. These offers include Rs 5,000 cashback on HDFC credit card, and EMI transactions, and bank EMIs up to nine months.
You can also get no cost EMI up to 15 months through Samsung Finance+. There are upgrade options available as well worth Rs 5,000.
In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Exynos variant, which launched back in 2021, starts at Rs 37,999 in India.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Snapdragon 888 specifications
Other than the chipset, everything else is expected to remain the same in the upcoming Galaxy S21 FE model.
* Display: The Galaxy S21 FE will feature a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
* RAM and storage: The smartphone will pack 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage.
* Cameras: It will house a triple camera setup with a 12MP primary camera, a 12MP ultra-wide angle lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens. For selfies, it will feature a 32MP front camera.
* Battery, fast charging: The Galaxy S21 FE will pack a 4,500mAh battery with support for 25W wired fast charging, and 15W wireless charging.
* Software: On the software front, the Galaxy S21 FE will run on Android 13-based OneUI 5.1 out-of-the-box.
One question remains, though: whether the S21 FE 2023 will launch with Android 12 or Android 13 and, consequently, whether it will get an extra OS update over the original S21 FE.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S21 FE KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 4500 mAh |
| Display | 6.4 inches (16.26 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | January 11, 2022 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI |
Performance
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.91 GHz, Single core, Cortex X1 + 2.81 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A78 + 2.2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 5 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| RAM | 8 GB
Best in Class
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| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
Display
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.4 inches (16.26 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 403 ppi
Best in Class
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| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 86.49 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass Victus |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 1200 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Design
| Height | 155.7 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 74.5 mm |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm
Very Good
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| Weight | 177 grams
Average
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| Build Material | Back: Plastic |
| Colours | White, Lavender, Graphite, Olive |
| Waterproof | Yes, Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter), IP68 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 12 MP f/1.8, Primary Camera(26 mm focal length, 1.7″ sensor size, 1.8µm pixel size)12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(13 mm focal length, 3″ sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size)8 MP f/2.4, Telephoto Camera(76 mm focal length, 1µm pixel size) | |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus, Dual Pixel autofocus | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 60 fps 1920×1080 @ 240 fps 1280×720 @ 960 fps |
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| Video Recording Features | Dual Video Recording | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 32 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(26 mm focal length, 2.74″ sensor size, 0.8µm pixel size) | |
| Autofocus | No | |
| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
|
Battery
| Capacity | 4500 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion |
| Removable | No |
| TalkTime | Up to 39 Hours(4G) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 25W: 50 % in 30 minutes |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB
Best in Class
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| Expandable Memory | No |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G Bands:
FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N28
TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N66 / N78 4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SAR Value | Head: 1.098 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | No |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Faqs
1) Samsung Galaxy S21 FE with Snapdragon 888 launched for Rs 49,999 in India.Details?
Ans) The South Korean tech giant’s Galaxy S21 FE model was officially teased with the Snapdragon 888 chipset. Now, it appears that the device has been silently released in the country, with sales already kicking off in offline stores. Furthermore, the Galaxy S21 FE has gone on sale in the region for a 49,999 INR price tag. Although, it is also being offered for an introductory price tag of 44,999 INR.
Apart from the inclusion of the Qualcomm chip, which replaces the Exynos processor, the other specifications are basically identical. The S21 FE still sports a 6.4 inch AMOLED display that has a Full HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass Victus protection, and more. Under the hood, a 4,500mAh battery pack powers the device, which supports 25W fast charging. It measures just 7.9mm in thickness and weighs 1777 grams.
On the rear, it features a 12 megapixel primary sensor that is paired with a 12 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and an 8 megapixel telephoto camera. Meanwhile, the front houses a 32 megapixel selfie camera. Other notable features include, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, IP68 water and dust resistance, wireless and reverse charging support, and more.
2) What are Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Specifications?
Ans) Display: 6.4″ FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with 120Hz Refresh Rate * Camera: 12MP main+ 12MP ultra-wide+8MP Telephoto, 32MP camera at the front * RAM: 8GB LPDDR5 RAM * Battery: 4,500mAh battery with 25W wired and 15 wireless charging, reverse wireless charging available too * Dual recording, portrait mode, night mode, space zoom, single take camera features * Wireless DeX and NFC, IP68 rating, in-display fingerprint sensor.
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