New Delhi: After several leaks and rumours, Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S21 FE, the next edition of its Fan Edition (FE) series. The Galaxy S21 FE is essentially a watered-down flagship that has been launched globally. It is likely that the South Korean tech giant has launched the Galaxy S9 FE in India which will compete with the upcoming OnePlus 9RT that is scheduled to be unveiled in the country on January 14.
The Galaxy S21 FE is available in three storage variants: 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB at a starting price of $699 (approximately Rs 52,031).
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G follows the legacy of the flagship Galaxy S21 range. Samsung has launched the handset in four new color options – Olive, Lavender, White and Graphite – all of which include a stylish haze finish. The S21 FE 5G sports a sleek 7.9mm-thick body. The phone also packs an in-display (optical) fingerprint sensor, similar to what we’ve seen on the previous-gen Galaxy S20 FE.
Starting January 11, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G will be available online through Samsung.com, carriers and retailers, and according to Samsung, device availability will vary by market.
“At Samsung, we are focused on bringing the latest mobile innovations to even more people,” said TM Roh, President and Head of MX (Mobile Experience) Business, Samsung Electronics in a statement.
“We saw an incredible response to the Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy S21 lineups. That’s why we applied the same approach with the S21 FE 5G, equipping it with the premium features that matter most to our loyal Galaxy fans – because we’re focused on delivering a smartphone that meets their most pressing needs. fulfill it,” Roh said.
Galaxy S21 FE 5G Specifications and Features
In terms of display, the Galaxy S21 FE sports a 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate in gaming mode. There is also Eye Comfort Shield with AI-based blue light control. Camera specs include a 12MP ultra-wide camera with an aperture of F2.2, a 12MP wide camera with Dual Pixel AF, an aperture of F1.8, an 8MP telephoto camera with 30x space zoom, and an aperture of F2.4 . For selfies, there is a 32MP front camera with F2.2 aperture.
Depending on the region, the processor could be the top-tier Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 or the Samsung-owned Exynos 2100.
Talking about storage, Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has up to 256GB of internal memory. Connectivity options are 5G, 4G LTE, GPS/ A-GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC and a USB Type-C port. Sensors include gyro, magnetometer, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer and a proximity sensor.
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