Definition:
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is a fan edition variant of the flagship Galaxy S21 series. It offers high-performance specifications, a sleek design, and a capable camera system at a more accessible price point, making it an appealing choice for users looking for premium features without the flagship price.
Product Overview:
Network Technology:
- Supported Technologies: GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
- Launch Date: Announced on January 4, 2022
- Current Status: Available; released on January 7, 2022
Body Dimensions & Build:
- Dimensions: 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm (6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
- Weight: 177 g (6.24 oz)
- Build Materials: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame
- SIM Options:
- Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or
- Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Water/Dust Resistance: IP68 (dust/water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display:
- Type: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
- Size: 6.4 inches (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio)
- Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
- Brightness: 792 nits (max brightness measured)
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
- Additional Features: Always-on display
Platform:
- Operating System: Android 12, upgradable up to 4 major Android versions, One UI 6.1
- Chipset Options:
- Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) – Version 1
- Exynos 2100 (5 nm) – Version 2
- CPU Options:
- Snapdragon: Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Cortex-X1, 3×2.42 GHz Cortex-A78, 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
- Exynos: Octa-core (1×2.9 GHz Cortex-X1, 3×2.80 GHz Cortex-A78, 4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU Options:
- Snapdragon: Adreno 660
- Exynos: Mali-G78 MP14
Memory:
- Internal Storage Options:
- 128GB with 6GB RAM
- 128GB with 8GB RAM
- 256GB with 6GB RAM
- 256GB with 8GB RAM
- Card Slot: No
- Storage Type: UFS 3.1
Main Camera:
- Triple Cameras:
- 12 MP (wide, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS)
- 8 MP (telephoto, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS)
- 12 MP (ultrawide, f/2.2, 123˚)
- Features: LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
- Video Capabilities: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera:
- Single Camera:
- 32 MP (wide, f/2.2)
- Features: HDR
- Video Capabilities: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Sound:
- Speakers: Yes, with stereo speakers
- 3.5mm Jack: No
- Audio Quality: 32-bit/384kHz
- Loudspeaker: -26.9 LUFS (Good)
Connectivity:
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
- Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
- NFC: Yes
- Radio: Unspecified
- USB: USB Type-C, OTG
Features & Sensors:
- Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
- Additional Features: Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)
Battery:
- Type: Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable
- Charging:
- 25W wired, PD3.0 (50% in 30 min advertised)
- 15W wireless
- Reverse wireless
Models:
- SM-G990B, SM-G990B/DS, SM-G990U, SM-G990U1, SM-G990W, SM-G990E, SM-G9900, SM-G990B2, SM-G990U2, SM-G990W2, SM-G990U3
SAR Values:
- SAR (Head): 0.77 W/kg
- SAR (Body): 0.90 W/kg
- SAR EU: 0.95 W/kg (head), 1.48 W/kg (body)
Price:
- Approximate Prices: $169.50 / €383.00 / £190.00 / ₹23,999
Tests:
- Performance:
- AnTuTu: 566,529 (v8), 719,696 (v9)
- GeekBench: 3,049 (v5.1)
- GFXBench: 56fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
- Display: 792 nits max brightness (measured)
- Loudspeaker: -26.9 LUFS (Good)
Colors Available:
- White
- Graphite
- Lavender
- Olive
