
- Good display
- strong performance
- great camera
- Too high RRP with too much similarity to the predecessor
- too late
- No memory expansion
The Galaxy S21 FE 5G is available in four trendy colors, all featuring an elegant matte finish. Its super-smooth 6.4-inch 120 Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display offers a stunning visual experience, and the device fits perfectly and securely in your hand. The camera on the back of the Galaxy S21 FE 5G is an advancement of the established Galaxy S21 family: it enables impressive and ultra-sharp images in any situation. The ultra-wide-angle camera captures the views of every panorama. With the larger 4500 mAh battery, you can wirelessly charge your smartphone and will never be let down. Water resistance and 5G technology make the Galaxy S21 FE 5G your reliable daily companion.
Memory | 6 GB |
Storage capacity | 128 GB |
Display size (inches) | 6.40" |
Image resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
Operating system | Android |
Capacity | 4500 mAh |
Number of cameras | Triple camera |
Item number | 18222852 |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
Category | Smartphones |
Manufacturer no. | SM-G990BZWDEUB |
Release date | 4.1.2022 |
External links |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | White |
Case material | Metal |
Material | Metal, Plastic |
Model range | Galaxy S21 FE |
Mobile features | Fingerprint |
SAR value | 0.46 W/kg |
Security processor | Qualcomm,Qualcomm,Qualcomm Snapdragon |
Operating system | Android |
Operating System Version | Android 12 |
User interface | Google Play |
Display size (inches) | 6.40" |
Screen technology | Dynamic AMOLED |
Panel technology | OLED |
Image resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
Notch | Punch hole |
Pixel density | 401 ppi |
Colour depth | 24 bits |
Pixel density | 401 dpi |
Mobile phone standard | 5G |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC, USB, WLAN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Audio features | AAC |
Number of cameras | Triple camera |
Camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
F number main camera | 1.80 f |
Main camera angle | 79° |
Main camera zoom | 3x |
Ultra wide angle camera Resolution | 12 Mpx |
Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity | 2.20 f |
Ultra wide angle camera angle | 123° |
Tele camera resolution | 8 Mpx |
Telecamera luminous intensity | 2.40 f |
Tele camera angle | 32° |
Camera feature | HDR, Night mode, Portrait mode, TOF |
Image stabilisation | Optical (OIS) |
Zoom | Optical zoom |
DXOMARK Camera Score | 117 |
Front camera resolution | 32 Mpx |
F number front camera | 2.20 f |
Max. Video resolution | 7680 x 4320 pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | 8K |
Images per sec. at max. Resolution | 120p |
USB connector type | USB-C |
Mobile processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
Number of processor cores | 8 -Core |
Clock frequency | 2.84 GHz |
Memory | 6 GB |
Storage capacity | 128 GB |
Max. memory extension | 128 GB |
SIM card type | Nano SIM |
SIM type | Dual SIM |
SIM slot | Nano SIM |
SIM slot 2 | Nano SIM |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic sensor, Gyro sensor, Hall Sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Localisation technology | Galileo, GLONASS, GPS |
Navigation software | Google Maps |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Capacity | 4500 mAh |
Charging technology | Wireless PowerShare |
Video playback time | 50400 s |
Video playback time (streamed) | 57600 s |
Protection type (IP code) | IP68 |
Smart home ecosystem | Google Assistant |
Communication standard | Google Assistant |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100 |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Samsung fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Data cable, Quick Start Guide |
The reparability index | 8.2 |
Height | 7.90 mm |
Width | 74.50 mm |
Length | 155.70 mm |
Height unfolded | 155.70 mm |
Width unfolded | 74.50 mm |
Length unfolded | 7.90 mm |
Weight | 177 g |
Length | 18 cm |
Width | 10 cm |
Height | 3 cm |
Weight | 300 g |
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