Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- ?
- Anonymous
- 8pJ
- 18 Aug 2021
Anonymous, 16 Aug 2021 I just don't know why samsung drop screen resolution ... moreReduced power consumption and cheaper screen.
- ?
- Anonymous
- t1%
- 16 Aug 2021
I have a confession to make: My favorite phone right now is the Samsung Galaxy S9. Yes, the one from 2018. I’m testing the 6.9-inch Galaxy S20 Ultra and running Android 11 on the 6.3-inch Pixel 3 XL, but when I want to kick back with my phone of choice, these days I’m reaching for the Galaxy S9 and its 5.8-inch screen.
In short: I’m sick of big phones.
In just the past few months, we’ve gotten the 6.67-inch OnePlus 7T Pro, 6.8-inch Galaxy Note 10+, 6.8-inch LG V60, and 6.9-inch Galaxy S20 Ultra, all of which are extremely cumbersome. It’s gotten to the point where the 6.5-inch iPhone 11 Pro Max is on the small side (which is probably why Apple is rumored to bump the size of its biggest flagship to 6.7 inches this year).
But at least Apple makes an iPhone that’s under six inches. If you want a decent Android phone that can actually be used with one hand, your options are basically a 5.6-inch Pixel 3a or a Galaxy S10e. The Galaxy S20 starts at 6.2 inches and goes up from there, nearly half-an-inch bigger than the Galaxy S9 from just two years ago. Take a look at how phones sizes have increased over just the past three generations:
Galaxy S9: 5.8, 6.2
Galaxy S10: 5.8, 6.1, 6.4, 6.7
Galaxy S20: 6.2, 6.7, 6.9
LG G7: 6.1
LG V50: 6.4
LG V60: 6.8
Galaxy Note 8: 6.3
Galaxy Note 9: 6.4
Galaxy Note 10: 6.3, 6.8
OnePlus 5T: 6.0
OnePlus 6T: 6.4
OnePlus 7T: 6.6
Bottom line, premium Android phones have ballooned over the past two years and are just plain too big now, especially when you factor in the ever-taller screen ratios. The Galaxy S20 Ultra barely fits in my pocket, and its tremendous size makes it difficult to use—even with two hands. Case in point: I’ve been experiencing issues with autofocus that’s at least partially due to my inability to keep it still while snapping a pic.
And I have fairly big hands. My wife wouldn’t even consider the Galaxy S20 Ultra, effectively shutting her out of the best camera features just because she doesn’t want a phone with a 6.9-inch display. Choosing between screen sizes is one thing, but forcing buyers to choose a phone that’s downright unwieldy just to get the best features is just wrong. And beyond the fear of missing out, they’re just too heavy, fragile, and awkward.
Bigger isn’t always better
I simply don’t understand why Samsung dumped the 5.8-inch model with the launch of the Galaxy S20. For most people, it’s the perfect size, big enough to get work done but not too big where you can’t use it with one hand. But if you want an S20, you’ll need to get a phone with a screen that’s at least 6.2 inches with a noticeably larger body than the Galaxy S10e.
A half an inch of screen size might not seem like much, but it makes a huge difference. Compared to the Galaxy Note 10+, the S20 Ultra is only 4.6mm taller, but for the impact it had on my grip and reachability, it may as well be a foot. By comparison, the Galaxy S20 is 9.5mm taller than the S10e, so by jumping from 5.8-inch to a 6.2-inch screen you’re getting a significantly bigger phone, too, which for many will cross the line from useable to unbearable.
But phone makers don’t seem to care. I’m willing to bet that next year’sGalaxy S30 will start at 6.4 inches, with the upper model inching ever closer to 7 inches. Usability has basically gotten lost in the race to be biggest, and there’s no signs of it slowing down. If anything, with the advent of folding tech, phones are going to push further into mini tablet territory.
Folding phones might still be novel and interesting, but we’re a long way from mainstream use. The Galaxy Z Flip is certainly a big step in the right direction, but with so-so cameras, nascent UIs, and uncertain form factors, foldables are still in the experimental phase and likely will be for a while.
But even if foldable phones were to magically become durable and affordable, the only real problem they solve is pocketability. When you want to use the Galaxy Fold, you’re still stuck with a giant screen, and if anything, folded phones will quickly get just as big as today’s non-folding handsets. This brings us to a crossroads: There’s only so much bezel that can be trimmed, and if phone screens keep increasing in size, we’re going to be looking at Galaxy Tab A-sized screens in just a couple more years, folding or not.
And it’s all a big distraction from the truth: smartphone evolution has stalled. Folding displays and space-zoom cameras aside, we’ve at something of a lull in smartphone innovation, even as displays have gotten bigger. I'll admit that Samsung's Galaxy S20 120Hz panels are downright remarkable, but brightness and speed aside, my Galaxy S9's display is plenty good. As we all wait for the next big breakthrough, whether it’s folding screens, everlasting batteries, or next-gen AI, phone makers are trying to convince us that bigger screens are the main thing we need, and power users will work harder and smarter with more pixels.
And as a result, small phones have gotten short shrift. Phone makers have reserved some features for its biggest phones due to space and battery limitations, but now, even 6.2-inch phones are missing out on features in their larger-screener counterparts, whether that's better screens, faster connectivity, or more powerful cameras.
Phones used to have so many new features people wanted to upgrade every year, but with the push into more screen, people are holding onto their phones longer. Part of the reason is the price, of course, but that’s merely a consequence, not the cause. The larger issue is that phone makers are reserving their best features for phones with the biggest screens, essentially forcing consumers to buy more phone than they might want.
So they’re waiting, which only leads to bigger phones. Phone makers are in such a race to one-up each other that none of them seem to be thinking about what can actually make them better. And a 7-inch display isn’t it.
- ?
- Anonymous
- t1%
- 16 Aug 2021
I just don't know why samsung drop screen resolution on s21 1080p
Why samsung dont have 1440p on s21 . Atleast they should put 1440p display on s22 premium phones
S21 is 1080p and then why s21 fe with 1080p display at least s21 fe should have 1440p display.
Can any one please answer and explain me why it's dropped to 1440p to 1080p
- K
- Kan
- fCM
- 13 Aug 2021
Use Snapdragon 870 It Will Be More Value For Money....888 Will Make It Costly And It Is Just Better In Testing...Real Life Practical Use Even For Gaming Is The Same...870 Is The One To Go
- K
- Kirill
- DVI
- 13 Aug 2021
Kennykp, 09 Aug 2021Why you dont like exynos?Exynos is significantly less energy efficient
- ?
- Anonymous
- pEE
- 11 Aug 2021
it's just S20 FE but with a better processor
- K
- Kennykp
- Jxh
- 09 Aug 2021
Satyajeet, 08 Aug 2021Same for me... I bought F62 for emergency and will give it ... moreWhy you dont like exynos?
- S
- Satyajeet
- fCM
- 08 Aug 2021
MightyClown, 11 Jul 2021Just wait, I'm in the same boat, I'm looking to u... moreSame for me... I bought F62 for emergency and will give it to my brother, when I buy s21/20 FE. Let us see which one is better. If launched with Exynos then definitely not going to buy it
- ?
- Anonymous
- gjD
- 07 Aug 2021
Protokolari , 05 Aug 2021I think you should wait for this one. Because 888 is so muc... more888 will be overheating again
- P
- Protokolari
- L2Z
- 05 Aug 2021
Jess, 15 Jul 2021Hey folks, I need your advice ? What do you think, should I... moreI think you should wait for this one. Because 888 is so much faster than 865 in todays standards. The camera system is the same as in s20 fe. If you care about that more than the performance then i think you should save some money and go for the s20 fe (i think the design is better in that one.).
But overall i think the s21 fe is better.
- A
- Alvin
- nCe
- 05 Aug 2021
Anonymous, 31 Jul 2021Personally I'm waiting for this one, S21 FE.Mee Too
- A
- Azo
- PTp
- 31 Jul 2021
Farzadaskari7075, 23 Jul 2021When s21 fe annouc?11 aguest is true?Not on August 11, they will have seperate event for it.
- ?
- Anonymous
- 8v6
- 31 Jul 2021
Jess, 15 Jul 2021Hey folks, I need your advice ? What do you think, should I... morePersonally I'm waiting for this one, S21 FE.
- ?
- Anonymous
- 7kp
- 28 Jul 2021
Anonymous, 24 Jul 2021Sammy thinks higher than 600USD is flagship killer Big Big ... moreho! ho it is not just about the company dude it is about the security Samsung provides with help of Knox, UI without any third-party bloatware, and moreover, photos that look way better than mi which you are talking about and 4 years of security updates with 3 years of os updates...
- R
- Rareart1
- YHV
- 28 Jul 2021
Richard , 07 Jun 2021Snapdragon 888 ? wowYeah, they should have opted for the 888+ .
- D
- DecayingFish
- sxr
- 25 Jul 2021
John, 21 Jul 2021Lol please, 888 is power efficient? It's a freaking to... moreYou maybe didn't do some research 5nm is better and 7nm sucks.
- ?
- Anonymous
- B}H
- 24 Jul 2021
Sammy thinks higher than 600USD is flagship killer Big Big NO
Please just take a look on redmi and realme
Just because of using IP68 and 3X telephoto doesn't means it's flagship killer
Please use a 870 instead 888 and bring price lower
- F
- Farzadaskari7075
- EZP
- 23 Jul 2021
Fisk, 22 Jul 2021Samsung needs to differentiate S21 FE from S21 with SD870 a... moreWhen s21 fe annouc?11 aguest is true?
- F
- Fisk
- MeP
- 22 Jul 2021
Samsung needs to differentiate S21 FE from S21 with SD870 and priced around $500 or less, would sell like hot cakes.