Overall Score
70.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#411)70.8
Performance(#1262)70.8
Camera(#755)51.6
Display(#662)88.5
Battery(#386)73.5
Build(#822)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G features a sleek design with dimensions of 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm and a weight of 177g, combining a glass front with a plastic back and aluminum frame.
- Its 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support, delivering vibrant visuals.
- Powered by either the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100 chipset, it provides robust performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a versatile triple rear setup with a 12 MP wide, 8 MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video.
- A 32 MP front camera ensures high-quality selfies.
- The 4500mAh battery supports 25W wired charging and wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 12 with One UI 6.1, it offers up to four major Android upgrades.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.
- Special features include stereo speakers and water resistance.
- Available in multiple colors, it combines functionality with style.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, January 04
Announced2022, January 04
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.4"
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - Version 1Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - Version 2
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 1Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 2
GPUAdreno 660 - Version 1Mali-G78 MP14 - Version 2
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera32 MP
Front Camera Details32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4500 mAh
Charging Details25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min15W wirelessReverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm (6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
Weight177 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, Graphite, Lavender, Olive
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat19 1600/200 Mbps, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
OS VersionAndroid 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo