Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 128GB
$309.00 - $849.00
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4 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review
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. Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE brings a critical niche feature to the US: dual SIM card slots to let you carry two cellular subscriptions at once. Outside of that, however, there simply isn't much reason for this phone to exist. All around, the Galaxy S21 FE very slightly remixes last year's $799.99 Galaxy S21 at a somewhat lower base price of $699.99. But considering it's so similar to the previous model and coming out so close to the Galaxy S22 launch, it's hard to recommend unless you're specifically looking to buy a dual-SIM phone.A Familiar Face The Galaxy S21 FE comes in four attractive colors: dark gray, green, purple, or white. It has the S21's beautiful basic design, with a matte back panel and the camera bump flush to the upper right corner, as opposed to the "floating" camera bump on the Galaxy S20 FE. At 6.14 by 2.93 by 0.31 inches (HWD), it's a bit bigger than the standard Galaxy S21 (5.97 by 2.80 by 0.31 inches), although it isn't as big as the S21 Ultra (6.50 by 2.98 b...
Pros:
- Two physical SIM slots
- Powerful front-facing camera
- Solid connectivity
Cons:
- Processing power is aggressively throttled
- Not much of an improvement over the Galaxy S21
4 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE review
On paper, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a fine mid-range phone, with adequate features like an attractive screen, powerful processor and capable cameras for those looking for a handy, less expensive mobile. However, the launch price is still far too high for what you get, not to mention issues like slow charging speed, laggy software and an unimpressive battery life.
Pros:
- Vibrant display
- Lots of processing power
- Slender design
Cons:
- Far too expensive
- Takes a long time to charge
- Unimpressive battery life
4 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (128GB, Graphite) AU - Pristine review
The Galaxy S21 FE is a great phone, launching at a pretty bad time.
Pros:
- Impressive screen, Great performance, Decent battery life, Comes with Android 12 & One UI 4 out of the box
Cons:
- 6GB of RAM is not enough for everyone, Not as great of a value as the Galaxy S20 FE was, Camera is okay, nothing to write home about
4 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (128GB, Graphite) AU - Pristine review
You should probably buy the Pixel 6 instead
Pros:
- Big, high refresh rate screen, Good telephoto camera, Great software support policy
Cons:
- Fast charging brick costs extra, Arrives late in the S21-series product cycle
4 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE review: Almost premium
The Galaxy S21 FE isn’t any different from the Galaxy S21 but the phone ranks high on every parameter needed to make a great phone.
4 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (128GB, Graphite) AU - Pristine review
For a quick note on audio output from the Galaxy S21 FE's bottom and earpiece stereo speakers, we'd offer that there's not too much to get excited over acoustically. Though lately we've been hearing a trend of better audio output from on-board phone speaker systems, it's obviously a tertiary feature...
Cons:
- Solid Design And Build Quality, Gorgeous High Refresh Rate Display, Feature-Packed, Great Camera Performance, 32MP Selfie Cam, Solid General Performance
4 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (128GB, Graphite) AU - Pristine review
Bigger and (slightly) cheaper than the original S21, could the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE be 2022’s first must-buy smartphone?
Pros:
- Sleek design, Solid performance, Dazzling HDR screen
Cons:
- A bit too expensive, Poor battery life
4 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (128GB, Graphite) AU - Pristine review
The Fan Edition of the S21 arrives at an awkward time, with the 'full fat' Galaxy S21 now selling at a similar price and the Galaxy S22 due to to launch in February. But this is still a powerful handset, so while it might be out-specced by some cheaper rivals, for those looking for a more affordable...
Pros:
- Plenty of power, Great display, Good looking phone, Latest software
Cons:
- No microSD card slot, Price and launch timing is awkward - S22 is incoming
4 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (128GB, Graphite) AU - Pristine review
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE ticks multiple boxes, offering good performance and a well-thought-out feature list. It isn’t the most exciting phone I’ve reviewed recently, though, and I can’t help but feel it’s been released a little too late.
Pros:
- A very complete package, Bright, colourful screen, An IP rating and Qi charging
Cons:
- Overpriced compared to the competition, Camera not as good as Pixel 6, Average battery life and charging speeds
4 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE review: Back to the past future
Is the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE relevant in 2022? One year after the release of the vanilla Galaxy S21 that can be purchased for the same price, and also unveiled just a few weeks before the launch of the technically superior Galaxy S22, this is one particular question that needs addressing.
Pros:
- Bright, smooth and responsive 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 888 performance without overheating issues, Neat and modern design (despite all the plastic), Convincing wide-angle and 3x zoom camera module, Night Mode works great, 3 major Android versions and 4 years of security updates, IP68...
Cons:
- Mediocre battery life, Archaic 25-watt fast charging, No microSD port or 3.5mm audio jack, Charger is not included in the box, Price is not competitive
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