HIGHLIGHTS
* The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE now comes with Snapdragon 888 SoC.
* The device features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
* The smartphone boasts a 12MP triple-camera setup, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and a 32MP selfie camera.
* The new processor should allow better gaming performance as compared to its Exynos counterpart.
* Galaxy S21 FE with Snapdragon 888 made its way to the offline market last week but is now available online through Samsung Shop.
* The phone comes with 256GB storage as base variant and features five color options.
Samsung today announced the launch of a new variant of Galaxy S21 FE 5G, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, a cutting-edge 5nm processor.
Designed to deliver the best of Samsung’s flagship experience to young Galaxy Fans, Galaxy S21 FE 5G is power-packed with premium “S” series features.
The flagship will also be available in a fan favourite Navy colour with stylish haze finish, eye-catching design, powerful performance, flagship pro-grade camera and seamless ecosystem connectivity.
Samsung has officially launched the new variant of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE in India today. To recall, the device was introduced in India with the Exynos 2100 SoC last year. The new Galaxy S21 FE model now arrives with 2-year-old Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset.
Apart from the new SoC, the other specifications of the Galaxy S21 FE remain the same as that of the earlier Galaxy S21 FE variant. The Galaxy S21 FE features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution.
The device has a 120Hz refresh rate, a triple-camera setup, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and a 32MP selfie camera.
Let us take a look at the pricing and detailed specifications of this new variant ahead:
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Price In India, Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE comes in Olive, Graphite, Lavender, and new Navy Blue colours. The device is priced at Rs 49,999 in India.
The handset is available for purchase in India via the Samsung India website and retail stores.
As a part of the launch offer, customers can get Rs 5,000 cashback on HDFC bank Credit and Debit cards.
Additionally, Samsung Axis Bank Credit Card holders can get 10% off on purchasing the S21 FE.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Specifications, Features
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE sports a 6.4-inch AMOLED display. The device has a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 888 SoC which is paired with a Adreno 660 GPU.
The new Galaxy S21 FE model comes in sole 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage configuration. On the software side of things, the smartphone boots Android 13 out of the box.
When it comes to imaging, the handset features a triple-camera setup. The camera module includes a 12MP primary camera, 12MP ultra-wide lens, and an 8MP telephoto camera. The device features a 32MP camera on the front side.
A 4,500mAh battery is equipped with the handset which supports 25W wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging.
The other key features which the device offers include an in-display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
Flagship Powerhouse
The new variant of Galaxy S21 FE 5G is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, a cutting-edge 5nm processor known for its performance, providing users with unparalleled experience.
The Adreno 660 GPU boosts the gaming capabilities of Galaxy S21 FE 5G to provide users with a supreme gaming experience.
Galaxy S21 FE 5G features a beautiful 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with super smooth 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate and AI-based blue light control for dynamic scrolling experience that’s easy on the eyes.
It comes with wireless power share and wireless fast charging 2.0 and supports 25W Super-Fast charging.
Galaxy S21 FE 5G comes with flagship power, speed and performance with an all-day intelligent battery, 5G and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
Flagship Grade Camera
Galaxy S21 FE 5G sports best-in-class triple camera set-up for taking amazing photos that will set your social media feed on fire.
On the rear, it has the flagship grade 12MP (UW) + 12MP (W) + 8MP (Tele) camera that captures bright and stunning pictures.
The ultra-wide lens adds additional perspective to your clicks to fit all the details in one frame. The 32MP front camera captures stunning eye-catching selfies.
The pro-grade camera system comes with Dual Recording, Portrait Mode, Enhanced Night Mode, 3X optical zoom and 30X Space Zoom for epic experience.
Flagship Design
The fan-made Galaxy S21 FE 5G embodies a premium and signature design with iconic contour-cut design language, an aluminium frame, a new and attractive Navy colour, with stylish modern haze finish.
Galaxy S21 FE 5G features a sleek and slim 7.9mm-thick body, so it can easily slip into a pocket to keep up with any on-the-go lifestyle.
Durability & Reliability
Galaxy S21 FE 5G’s display comes protected with Gorilla Glass Victus and the IP68 rating makes the smartphone dust and water-resistant, which lets users stay worry-free.
Samsung is reaffirming its commitment to customer satisfaction by providing Android 13 out of the box, ensuring users can enjoy the latest and enhanced security for years to come.
Galaxy S21 FE 5G comes with best-in-class, defense grade Knox Security, ensuring that you are worry-free when it comes to privacy and security on your smartphone.
Memory Variants, Price, Availability and Offers
The new Galaxy S21 FE 5G comes with an impressive 256 GB of memory and will be available in five epic colours – including Navy, Olive, Lavender, White and Graphite and will be priced at INR 49999.
Consumers looking for enhanced affordability can take advantage of the convenient 15-month no-cost EMI option and own the smartphone at just INR 3334 per month. Galaxy S21 FE 5G will be available starting July 11, 2023 on Samsung.com, and retail stores.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Quick Specifications
* Display: 6.4-inch AMOLED display, Full HD+ resolution, Punch-hole cutout, 120Hz refresh rate.
* Processor: Octa-core Snapdragon 888 SoC with Adreno 660 GPU.
* RAM And Storage: 8GB RAM, 256GB internal storage.
* Software: Android 13 with One UI 5.1 interface.
* Rear-facing camera: 12MP primary camera, OIS, 12MP ultra-wide lens, 8MP telephoto sensor.
* Front-facing camera: 32MP, f/2.2 aperture.
* Other Features: In-display fingerprint sensor, stereo speaker
* Connectivity: dual-SIM card slot, 4G VoLTE, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth, GPS, USB Type-C port.
* Battery: 4,500mAh, 25W wired fast charging, 15W wireless charging.
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 |
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| 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 |
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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) What are Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Snapdragon 888 price in India, offers?
Ans) The new Galaxy S21 FE model features a two-year-old Snapdragon 888 5G processor. It has been priced in India at Rs 49,999. There is only one variant available with 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage. In terms of color options, we get a set of five choices, Navy, Olive, Graphite, Lavender, and White. The phone is also available on Samsung Shop online store. You can get a Rs 5,000 instant discount with an HDFC EMI or Credit Card.
2) Has Exynos variant discontinued?
Ans) Samsung Galaxy S21 FE originally launched with an Exynos 2100 processor. The variant with this processor has been seemingly discontinued as offline stores are no longer keeping stock and the official website, too, has removed it from sale. The phone is still available on Amazon and Flipkart but that could just be the remaining stocks with these retailers. To recall, it had a starting price of Rs 54,999 for the 128GB variant when it was unveiled in January 2022.
3) What are Samsung Galaxy S21 FE specifications?
Ans) Display: 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus
Processor: Snapdragon 888 5G chipset
Memory variant: 256GB storage with 8GB RAM
Cameras: 12MP main camera + 12MP ultra-wide angle + 8MP telephoto setup, 32MP front camera
Battery: 4,500mAh battery with support for 25W wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging.
Software: Upgradable to Android 13 with One UI 5.1
4) What does the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G box have ?
Ans) The phone comes with only a USB-C cable in-box and no charging adapter. At a price tag of Rs 49,999, the Galaxy S21 FE with Snapdragon 888 chipset directly competes with the newly launched OPPO Reno 10 series. The South Korean smartphone giant is also expected to launch the Galaxy S23 FE model later this year with various upgrades. It skipped bringing an ‘FE’ version of its Galaxy S22 series.
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