Samsung is gearing up to launch its Galaxy S21 FE lineup of smartphones in January, offering a budget flagship experience for buyers. However, a customer in South Africa has been able to purchase the device ahead of time and post a mini-review video on Reddit.
Based on Unknown's video, the Galaxy S21 FE comes packed in a slim box that omits the charger, but still includes a USB Type-C charging cable and a SIM ejection pin tool. The phone itself is an olive green (khaki) variant, sporting a vertical triple-camera setup at the back with a camera bump.
According to Unknown, the S21 FE runs on the One UI 3.1 Android 11 skin, a build that is more stable than the newly released Android 12. The update was prone to cause a lot of bugs and performance issues, forcing Samsung to pause the rollout on its devices. A newer, more stable build has now been released for the Galaxy S20 and Fold series phones.
The display currently allows you to switch between 60 and 120Hz refresh rates, and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and a 4,500mAh battery with Fast Charging. One can even set a charging speed and even disable it to avoid overheating. The phone also comes with 6 GB of RAM and features an optical in-display fingerprint scanner instead of the ultrasonic ones.
The Redditor believes that the cameras are the same as in the Galaxy S20 FE – a 12MP main camera, 8MP telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide. It also features a dual-recording function that lets you record from the selfie camera and rear camera at the same time.
As for the build, Unknown claims that it is “lighter,” “comfortable,” and feels more “premium.”
As per previous leaks, the phone is expected to launch in four colors – olive, black, purple, and white options, and should start at a $699 (about Rs 52,165) price tag.
We should be less than a week away from Samsung’s official unveiling event for its next Fan Edition device, the Galaxy S21 FE, and the company appears to be keeping up with the leakers. After flaunting the Galaxy S21 FE on its Indonesian portal nearly two weeks ago, the company has now revealed a seemingly complete list of upcoming case models for the device through its Hungarian portal.
Samsung is listing a total of fifteen cases for the Galaxy S21 FE. There are five case types, two of which are transparent and with no splash of color, i.e., the Transparent case and the Transparent Standing case. The other three models come in a variety of colors to match the phone.
The Galaxy S21 FE Silicone case will be available in black, lavender, olive, red, and white. It appears to be the only case model that offers a fifth, red color option.
The Galaxy S21 FE Smart Clear View case will be available in black, lavender, olive, and white.
And the Galaxy S21 FE Thin Strap case will be available with a hand strap in navy blue, yellow, orange, or lime green. The case itself, sans the strap, appears to be transparent.
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