Samsung Electronics announced at CES the launch of the Galaxy S21 FE 5G smartphone, a more affordable version of its flagship S21 series. The new device will launch in multiple markets from 11 January, at a recommended retail price of EUR 749.
With a similar design to the original S21 launched a year ago, the FE ('Fan edition') comes also with the same 5nm, octa-core processor. The new phone features a 6.4-inch FHD+ Amoled display with 120 Hz refresh rate, 4,500 mAh battery with 25W fast charging and Android 12 with Samsung's One UI 4. Customers get a choice of 6 or 8 GB RAM and 128 or 256 GB storage.
The main downgrade is the camera. The S21 FE comes with a 12-megapixel ultra wide-angle sensor, a 12-megapixel standard lens with OIS and dual pixel AF and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera with 30x zoom. On the front is a 32-megapixel selfie lens.
The new phone will be available in the colours Olive, Lavender, White or Graphite, with IP68 water resistance. In certain markets, Samsung plans special offers, such as a three-month free subscription to Disney+ in the UK, or free Galaxy Buds2 for customers who pre-order in Germany.
