Design and Build

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G comes with a compact and lightweight design that includes a plastic back and an aluminium frame. The Galaxy S21 FE 5G is also IP68-certified for water and dust resistance, making it suitable for daily use. The matte finish not only reduces the number of fingerprints but also the phone's design that is compact and ergonomic makes it easy to grip comfortably. It is offered in multiple bright colours. The front is made of Gorilla Glass Victus which gives additional protection from scratches and falls.

• Plastic back, aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front
• Under-display fingerprint sensor
• IP68 water and dust resistance
• Colors: Graphite, White, Lavender, Olive

Display

The S21 FE 5G flaunts a 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen that gives high-quality and vibrant colors. The high refresh rate of 120Hz together with the HDR10+ support allows smooth scrolling and immersive viewing for gaming, as well as watching videos. The display also performs excellent in bright outdoor conditions, since it can achieve the peak brightness of 1200 nits. The narrow bezels and small front camera hole increase the viewing area, allowing it to be used comfortably for multimedia consumption.

• 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• FHD+ resolution (2400 x 1080, 411 PPI)
• 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+
• Gorilla Glass Victus, Always-On Display

Performance and Software

The Galaxy S21 FE 5G is equipped with either the Snapdragon 888 (5nm) or Exynos 2100 (depending on region), accompanied by 6GB or 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage. It comes with Android 12 pre-installed and an option to update to Android 14 with One UI 6. The performance is quite good for everyday tasks, running games and multitasking. Although it is missing the microSD slot, the fast UFS 3.1 storage enables speedy app launching. Users testify that the device is speedy and response is reliable, but some Exynos variants get warmer when the workload is heavy.

• Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100
• 6GB/8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage
• Android 12, upgradable to Android 14 (One UI 6)
• No microSD card slot

Camera System

The back camera system of the phone is made up of three 12 MP cameras with a f / 1.8 12 MP wide (OIS), f / 2.2 12 MP ultra-wide, and f / 2.4 8MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. The front camera of 32 MP is the main character of the selfie and video call. It has the ability to film in 4K at 60fps and is equipped with functions like Dual Recording and Super Steady. The quality of the picture is good in detail and the colors are vivid, however, the night mode is just okay, not outstanding. The front cam is among the most highly rated by vloggers and content creators. Night mode, portrait mode, and Pro mode will definitely be your friends if you are into different shooting styles and effects.

• Rear: 12MP wide (OIS), 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto (3x)
• Front: 32MP selfie camera
• 4K@60fps (front and rear)
• Features: Night Mode, Dual Recording, Super Steady

Battery and Charging

The S21 FE 5G with 4,500mAh battery easily covers a whole day with moderate and even heavy usage. The power of 25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging is supported by the battery. The charging speed may not be the fastest on the market, but it is still quite sufficient. Besides, Samsung’s battery optimization software is like the bonus of managing power in the background and also activating smooth performance.

• 4500mAh battery
• 25W wired, 15W wireless charging
• 4.5W reverse wireless charging
• Charger not included

Connectivity

The Galaxy S21 FE 5G is fully equipped with 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and GPS, and this guarantees the fastest network performance and compatibility with the latest wireless technologies. It comes with a USB-C port for charging and data. However, it is missing the 3.5mm headphone jack.

• Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
• 5G, NFC, USB-C 3.2
• Dual SIM: Nano + eSIM
• Samsung DeX support