Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

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Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 72 reviews of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the connectivity and camera. The design and screen also get good opinions. Some have doubts about the battery, and the size and price get mixed views.

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Expert review by : Adam Doud (digitaltrends.com)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G review: The sequel is never as good

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G comes at an odd time and fails to meet the budget flagship expectations set by its predecessor.

Powerful specifications Solid cameras Impressive 120Hz display Priced well for a flagship

Touchscreen issues Battery just OK Too much competition at its price point

“The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is the capable successor to the S20 FE, but comes at a poor time with the S22 around the corner, making it tougher to justify its value.”

Jan, 2022

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Expert review by : GSMArena Team (gsmarena.com)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G review

The Galaxy S21 series will not go gentle into the night. On the contrary, it will produce one last bang before the Galaxy S22 steals the spotlight. The...

Excellent AMOLED HDR10 screen, 120Hz, superb color accuracy.

No charger in the box.

So, the Galaxy S21 FE is a powerful and capable smartphone, no two ways about that. But we just cannot recommend it at this price, not without reservations. Once Samsung introduces its first price cut, though, the Galaxy S21 FE should get a spot on the...

Jan, 2022

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review

Two physical SIM slots ; Powerful front-facing camera ; Solid connectivity

Processing power is aggressively throttled ; Not much of an improvement over the Galaxy S21

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is similar to the standard S21 model, but it costs $100 less and adds dual-SIM functionality to the company's US phone lineup.

Jan, 2022

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Expert review by : Sean Riley (laptopmag.com)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE review: Remakes are rarely as good as the original

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE feels like a disappointing remake

Versatile camera system ; Excellent software support ; Powerful Snapdragon 888 processor ; Unique and comfortable design ; Bright 120Hz display

Mediocre battery life ; Lacks adaptive 120Hz display ; Galaxy S22 is coming soon ; Disappointing telephoto lens

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE follows the same recipe as the Galaxy S20 FE, but delays and strong competition in the affordable flagship market make it feel like reheated leftovers.

Jan, 2022

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Expert review by : Victor Hristov (phonearena.com)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review: In the Shadow of Giants

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, short for Fan Edition, has big shoes to fill. It comes with faster processor and improved image processing, but keeps the sweet $700 price. Is it good enough?...

Fast performance ; 120Hz Adaptive refresh rate ; Excellent camera performance ; Lightweight construction ; One of few dual SIM phones in the US

Priced very close to flagship models ; Plastic construction might disappoint some ; No microSD, no headphone jack ; Thermal throttling is an issue

Jan, 2022

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Expert review by : Daniel Petrov (phonearena.com)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Galaxy S21

With the S21 FE, Samsung will want to repeat the S20 FE popularity but has it cut the right corners to face its Galaxy S21 inspiration with equal success?

Jan, 2022

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Expert review by : Philip Michaels (tomsguide.com)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE review

The Galaxy S21 FE has finally arrived. And while we're impressed by how few trade-offs this lower cost version of the S21 makes, it's hard to buy the phone with the Galaxy S22 now available.

Same Snapdragon 888 processor as the Galaxy S21 ; Bright, colorful display ; Improved Night Mode ; Good all-around cameras ; Ships with Android 12

Lower resolution telephoto lens compared to Galaxy S21 ; Less RAM than the Galaxy S21 ; 120Hz refresh rate isn't adaptive ; Hard to recommend with Galaxy S22 launch so close ; Battery life disappoints

In the end, the biggest flaw surrounding the Galaxy S21 FE is the timing of the phone's release. And that may be the hardest one to overcome.

Mar, 2022

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Expert review by : Florence Ion (gizmodo.com)

Don't Buy the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

It's a perfectly fine phone with excellent battery life, but the new Samsung lineup is just around the corner.

Compact design, beautiful screen, good battery life

Night vision isn't as good as the Pixel 6, telephoto lens produces choppy photos, less memory than the regular Galaxy S21

Feb, 2022

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Expert review by : Peter Gotschalk (lbtechreviews.com)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Review - An excellent smartphone no one needs

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE should have arrived in the fall of 2021, but was delayed. Therefore, you should wait yet some more time before buying it - at a reduced price.

Really nice screen with 120 Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 888 provides excellent performance, and the 4500 mAh battery is an upgrade from the original Galaxy S21 model.

At the time of writing, the price is too high for last year's technology. And by and large, the camera is even the same as in the Galaxy S20 FE from 2020!

But back to the crucial question which must be: Should yo be buying the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE right now? The answer to this is no.

Feb, 2022

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Expert review by : Sarthak-Dogra (indiatoday)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE review: The new age flagship?

Before Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S22 series, it made the last bet at its Galaxy S21 series to bring out a winner. The result was Galaxy S21 FE, true to its purpose of giving Samsung fans a sample of what Samsung's flagship phones can do. Here is what...

Solid performer ; Brilliant display ; Handy design

Average camera ; Fixed refresh rate

Feb, 2022

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