Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
3.8Experts rating
Release date January 2022
About Product
Key Advantages
High battery capacity: 4500 mAh
High processor speed: 1 x 2.84 GHz & 3 x 2.42 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
Large amount of RAM: 6GB, 8GB
Lightweight: 169 g (5.96 ounces)
Narrow: 74.5 mm (2.93 inches)
Short: 151.7 mm (5.97 inches)
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
894,898
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
247,848
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
311,997
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
152,639
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
182,414
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
5,705
Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
6,072
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance while eliminating the impact of screen resolution for more objective platform comparisons.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
1,667
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance under higher workloads with more detailed visuals, designed for powerful GPUs.
Geekbench 5 · Multi-Core
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
2,701
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing in Geekbench 5.
Geekbench 5 · Single-Core
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
765
Measures the performance of a single processor core in a device, evaluating its efficiency in handling single-threaded tasks in Geekbench 5.
PCMark Work 3.0 performance benchmark
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
12,411
Measures a device's ability to handle everyday work tasks, such as web browsing, document editing, and video conferencing, focusing on CPU, GPU, memory, and storage performance.
3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
330
Measures performance of mobile devices, specifically measuring their graphical capabilities under demanding gaming scenarios and high GPU load.
Expert Score 3.8
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See comparisonInterest Over the Last 12 months
Sep 2023
53
Oct 2023
67
Nov 2023
66
Dec 2023
50
Jan 2024
39
Feb 2024
33
Mar 2024
30
Apr 2024
25
May 2024
24
Jun 2024
24
Jul 2024
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Aug 2024
32
Sep 2024
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Overview Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G combines flagship features with a sleek design, offering exceptional value for tech enthusiasts. Equipped with a 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, it delivers vibrant colors and smooth scrolling, ideal for gaming and streaming. Powered by the Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100 chipset, it ensures fast performance and efficient multitasking.
The triple-camera setup includes a 12MP main sensor, 12MP ultra-wide, and 8MP telephoto lens, providing versatile photography options, while the 32MP front camera is perfect for sharp selfies and video calls. The device supports 5G connectivity for faster downloads and streaming, and its 4500mAh battery with 25W fast charging ensures all-day power. With One UI’s intuitive features and Samsung’s renowned build quality, the S21 FE 5G is a compelling choice for those seeking a premium experience without compromise.
Technical Specifications
Design
Weight
169 g (5.96 ounces)
Thickness
7.9 mm (0.31 inches)
Width
74.5 mm (2.93 inches)
Height
151.7 mm (5.97 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
1.5 m
Volume
89.28 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
Color options
White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive
French Repairability Index
8.2
Display
Screen size
6.4"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
411 ppi
Resolution
1080 x 2400 px
Refresh rate
120Hz
Touch sampling rate
240Hz
Brightness (typical)
800 nits
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass Victus
Supports HDR10
✔
Supports HDR10+
✔
Always-On Display
✔
Has a touch screen
✔
Performance
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB
RAM
6GB, 8GB
Android version
Android 13
CPU speed
1 x 2.84 GHz & 3 x 2.42 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
RAM speed
3200 MHz
Semiconductor size
5 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
OpenGL ES version
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
CPU threads
8 threads
Has TrustZone
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
51.2 GB/s
OpenCL version
2
L2 cache
1 MB
DDR memory version
5
Maximum memory amount
16GB
L3 cache
3 MB
GPU execution units
2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
10W
Release date
2022
Has NX bit
✔
L1 cache
512 KB
GPU turbo
840 MHz
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP & 12 MP & 8 MP
Front camera
32MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
Has a flash
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
Optical zoom
3x
Number of flash LEDs
2
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
Has manual focus
✔
Has a front camera
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
Shoots raw
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
Has manual shutter speed
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
Has timelapse function
✔
Pixel size (main camera)
1.8 µm & 1.12 µm & 1 µm
Operating system
Has clipboard warnings
✔
Has location privacy options
✔
Has camera/microphone privacy options
✔
Has theme customization
✔
Can play games while they download
✔
Has dark mode
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
Has battery health check
✔
Has an extra dim mode
✔
Has focus modes
✔
Has dynamic theming
✔
Can offload apps
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
Has scrolling screenshots
✔
Supports split screen
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
Can be used as a PC
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
Has a child lock
✔
Is free and open source
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
Has voice commands
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
Supports widgets
✔
More languages supported
125
Has offline voice recognition
✔
Battery
Battery power
4500 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
Charging speed
25W
Wireless charging speed
15W
Has reverse wireless charging
✔
Reverse wireless charging speed
4.5W
Has an ultra power-saving mode
✔
Has a battery level indicator
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
Has aptX
✔
Number of microphones
2
Features
Has 5G support
✔
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
7500 MBits/s
Upload speed
3000 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
✔
USB version
3.2
Has NFC
✔
SIM cards
2 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
Bluetooth version
5
Has a gyroscope
✔
Has GPS
✔
Has a compass
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
Has a barometer
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
Supports ant+
✔
Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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