Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Price:
Discontinued
(originally launched at $699.99)
128GB variant · Original US launch price · Launched January 2022
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is the "Fan Edition" of the S21 series, featuring a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 888 (US/Global) or Exynos 2100 (Global) chipset, triple rear camera system (12MP Wide + 8MP Telephoto + 12MP Ultra-wide), 32MP front camera, 6GB/8GB RAM, 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging, wireless charging, IP68 water resistance, and 5G connectivity.
LAUNCH
| Announced | January 04, 2022 |
| Released | January 07, 2022 |
| Status | Discontinued |
DISPLAY
| Screen Size | 6.4 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Pixel Density | ~403 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, Always-on Display |
| Features | Infinity-O display (hole-punch camera), Flat edges |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
PERFORMANCE
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (5nm) / Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm) (regional) |
| CPU | Snapdragon: Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 (Snapdragon) / Mali-G78 MP14 (Exynos) |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB (LPDDR5) |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.1) |
| Expandable Storage | No |
| Operating System | Launched with Android 12 (One UI 4.0); upgradable to Android 14 (One UI 6.0) |
| Security | In-display optical fingerprint scanner |
GAMING PERFORMANCE — COMMUNITY/THIRD-PARTY REPORTS
| PUBG Mobile / BGMI | Officially capped at 60 FPS (Extreme) on all graphics settings. The 90 FPS option is not available natively , even though the hardware is capable of it . (Using GFX tools to force 90 FPS is not recommended as it can cause overheating and sensitivity issues) . |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | Constant 60 FPS on Low Graphics + Max Frame Rate. Frame drops occur on Very High graphics settings. |
| Genshin Impact | On Medium preset, it starts at 55-60 FPS but throttles down to 40-45 FPS after 10-15 minutes due to heating. |
| Overall Gaming Performance | Snapdragon 888 delivers strong and consistent gaming performance. The Exynos 2100 variant is comparable but may show more thermal throttling in sustained heavy gaming. |
BENCHMARK — ANTUTU & GEEKBENCH RESULTS
| AnTuTu v11 / v10 Total | Around 847,000 – 1,198,886 points |
| AnTuTu CPU | ~227,504 – 443,452 |
| AnTuTu GPU | ~135,382 – 263,526 |
| AnTuTu Memory | ~149,421 – 204,501 |
| AnTuTu UX | ~171,401 – 359,034 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | ~1,084 – 1,527 (Snapdragon) |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | ~3,363 – 3,798 (Snapdragon) |
Benchmark results are typical third-party figures; actual scores vary by software version, temperature, testing conditions and individual device variant.
REAR CAMERA
| Main Camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Telephoto | 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultra Wide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm |
| Photo Digital Zoom | Up to 30x Space Zoom (digital) |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Scene Optimizer |
FRONT CAMERA
| Camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
| Features | HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps |
VIDEO RECORDING
| Rear Video | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/240fps, 720p @ 960fps, gyro-EIS |
| Slow Motion | 1080p @ 240fps, 720p @ 960fps |
| Front Video | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps |
BATTERY
| Battery Type | Li-Ion, built-in (non-removable) |
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 25W Super Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes — Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 (15W) |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes — Wireless PowerShare |
CONNECTIVITY
| 5G | Yes — Sub-6 / mmWave (regional) |
| 4G LTE | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with LE |
| NFC | Yes (Samsung Pay support) |
USB & DISPLAY OUTPUT
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Display Output | Samsung DeX support |
SIM & NETWORK
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| eSIM | eSIM support varies by model/region |
NAVIGATION & LOCATION
| GPS | Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS |
| Compass | Yes, digital compass |
SENSORS
| Fingerprint | Yes — In-display optical fingerprint scanner |
| Motion | Three-axis Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Barometer, Hall sensor |
| Other Sensors | RGB Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor |
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
| Speakers | Dolby Atmos Stereo speakers (Tuned by AKG) |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
BUILD & PROTECTION
| Frame | Aluminum frame |
| Front Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Back Protection | Plastic back — unlike S21+ and S21 Ultra which use Gorilla Glass Victus on the back |
| Water Resistance | IP68 (maximum depth of 1.5 meters up to 30 minutes) |
| Dimensions | 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 177 grams |
COLORS
| Available Colors | Graphite, Lavender, Olive, White — availability varied by market |
STORAGE & PRICE
| 128GB | Discontinued (originally $699.99) |
| 256GB | Discontinued (market-dependent pricing) |
MISC
| Model Numbers | SM-G990B, SM-G990E, SM-G990N, SM-G990U, SM-G990U1, SM-G990W |
Overall: The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G offers a 6.4-inch 120Hz display, a 4,500mAh battery, and a versatile triple camera setup. It features the Snapdragon 888/Exynos 2100 processor, 30x Space Zoom, and 25W Super Fast Charging. It was discontinued after the release of newer FE models.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S21 FE 5G IN 2026: IS IT STILL WORTH BUYING?
| Performance | Snapdragon 888/Exynos 2100 with 6GB/8GB RAM handles daily tasks and gaming well. Android 14 is the final major version supported. |
| Display | 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1080x2340, 403ppi) with 120Hz refresh rate. |
| Camera | Triple 12MP + 8MP + 12MP camera with 3x Optical Zoom, 30x Space Zoom, and 4K video recording. |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh battery with 25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC. 5G supported. |
| Security Updates | Security update status varies by exact model; check Samsung's update history for your variant. |
| Use Case | Great budget/secondary device for 120Hz AMOLED experience, DeX support, and solid daily use. |
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Core specifications are based primarily on Samsung's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements (battery mAh, AnTuTu scores, Geekbench scores, etc.) are compiled separately from tested units. This is a historical/legacy device; current retail availability may vary.
Core specifications are based primarily on Samsung's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements (battery mAh, AnTuTu scores, Geekbench scores, etc.) are compiled separately from tested units. This is a historical/legacy device; current retail availability may vary.