Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - Version 1 Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - Version 2 that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, with a 4,500 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2022).
2022 · Mid-range · Android 12ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Solid 4,500 mAh battery for all-day use
✓Smooth Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - Version 1 Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - Version 2 for daily use and light gaming
✓Sharp 403 PPI screen
✓6.4" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Photography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - Version 1 Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - Version 2
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 1 Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 2
GPU
Adreno 660 - Version 1 Mali-G78 MP14 - Version 2
OS
Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
RAM
6GB | 8GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
403 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
4,500 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Weight
177g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm (6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors
White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive
