Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G review

16 January 2022


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Make sense that samsung did not included a charger in the box ... I mean if you're fan of Samsung, you definitely have a tons of Samsung charger ...

But it quite nonsense to increase the retail price while keeping everything else the same or less than it predecessor.. Personally I still think s20 FE a better phone overall ... One hit wonder for Fan Edition series.

This like Xiaomi ruined their flagship series ... Mi 10 were almost perfect ... Mi 11 came with less features and 12 come with price hikes..

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    • Anonymous
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    • 17 Jan 2022

    - low battery emdurance for a FHD screen 8bit
    - ddr4x ram
    - no sd slot
    - bad calibrated screen (good number is delta below 1,5)
    - 8MP rear camera
    - variant with exynos 2100 exists

      stinkfist, 16 Jan 2022Im a bit concerned about your review. Not to mention poor b... moreI think this phone is a great litmus test for reviewers because it shows who is too afraid to say anything bad about Samsung (other brands though, it's open season for them, how convenient).

      The fact that this phone is named Fan Edition but has absolutely nothing in the spirit of being cut fans is enough to give it a damning review on its own. Imagine a $70,000 Corolla. You would have to give it poor reviews because it is overcharged for what it brings and it claims to be something for a class of people it's not even targeting.

        That battery life is pathetic when you compare it to s20Fe.

          The launch price in my region is €629.99, I think the country in which GSMarena buys has more taxes. That's not Samsung's fault, though.

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            • Anonymous
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            • 17 Jan 2022

            Aierlan, 17 Jan 2022In China the Xiaomi 12 pro is around the same price (slight... moreWait for s22 plus if prefer Samsung more of a rival

              sm4rt4ss, 16 Jan 2022S21FE or Mi12/Pro? In China the Xiaomi 12 pro is around the same price (slightly more expensive) but that's because Samsung is a foreign brand not manufactured in China so their are import taxes on it that local brands don't have. I think the Xiaomi 12 pro is a good option in China. In Europe the Xiaomi 12 pro will be significantly more expensive than the S21 fe. Maybe the Xiaomi 12 will be similar. The s21 fe will have the better overall cameras and probably a better screen. The Xiaomi 12 has the newer processor and better symmetrical speakers

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                • Anonymous
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                • 16 Jan 2022

                Anonymous, 16 Jan 2022Neither. No 3.5 or expandable storage. And punch hole.Hello, A punch hole seems the only solution, What is better?

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                  • 16 Jan 2022

                  No thanks! I'll keep my S20 Fe 5G!

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                    • Anonymous
                    • mpg
                    • 16 Jan 2022

                    Anonymous, 16 Jan 2022Great device and great review, good thing is price is alrea... moreYeah no point when s22 out in 2 3 weeks for a bit more which would be worth the value

                      Im a bit concerned about your review. Not to mention poor batterylife and mediocre stereospeakers as a negative side.
                      And still I wonder how a Fan-edition phone without an including charger is helping a fan.

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                        • Anonymous
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                        • 16 Jan 2022

                        Great device and great review, good thing is price is already dropping you can get one for 500€/600$. I think they realized nobody was going to buy this phone for 750€/$ and dropped the price.

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                          • 16 Jan 2022

                          sm4rt4ss, 16 Jan 2022S21FE or Mi12/Pro? Mi 12 pro

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                            • 16 Jan 2022

                            Now we all se how power hungry is 888 ... This final nail in coffin( no SD , no 3.5, poor battery life)

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                              • 6kY
                              • 16 Jan 2022

                              yah,not good.

                              brightness average,battery average.
                              these days thouse values are erhh..lausy.
                              if price go near 500-650...its earn thinking...but
                              no i guess.

                              so now we wait s22 ultra,ihone 14,mi 12 pro and maybe asus 6 & oneplus 10 pro models

                              i give score 7

                                Disappointed with that 92 hour battery result. Review the one with the exynos 2100 from India.

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                                  • Anonymous
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                                  • 16 Jan 2022

                                  Neither.

                                  No 3.5 or expandable storage.

                                  And punch hole.

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                                    • 16 Jan 2022

                                    sm4rt4ss, 16 Jan 2022S21FE or Mi12/Pro? S20 FE.

                                    Micro sd slot + much better battery endurance.

                                      S21FE or Mi12/Pro?

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