The biggest difference between the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G and its predecessor is how it looks. The ‘contour-cut’ shape of the camera lens on the back of this phone makes it look like an extension of the Galaxy S21 line. But, unlike the S21 series, the cameras are wrapped in plastic instead of metal, and the plastic doesn’t go all the way to the metal frame. My Graphite color unit has a matte finish that makes it look a little dull, but I’m sure the Olive, Lavender, and White trims will make it look better.
Overall, this phone looks good, and even though the back is still made of plastic, it should be less likely to break than glass if it falls. Weight is another change that isn’t very clear. The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G was 190g, but the Galaxy S21 FE 5G is only 177g, which will please many users. The Galaxy S21 FE 5G is very easy to carry and use with one hand because it is only 7.9mm thick and has rounded sides everywhere. The body is made of aluminum, and the buttons on the right side feel good. The bottom has a dual Nano-SIM tray and a USB Type-C port, but there is no headphone jack or microSD card slot.
[content-egg-block template=offers_logo hide=price]Specifications
- OS Android
- Cellular Technology GSM, LTE, 5G
- Memory Storage Capacity 128 GB
- Connectivity technologies Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, NFC
- Color White
- Screen Size 6.4 Inches
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The Galaxy S20 FE 5G could add more storage space with a microSD card, but this model doesn’t have that feature. We’ve seen a lot of mid-range phones drop support for expandable storage recently, so I’m not too shocked. If you need more storage, Samsung does offer a 256GB version. But some users will be unhappy. The 6.4-inch AMOLED screen is bright and has a good amount of color. It has a maximum speed rate of 120Hz and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
The glass is flat, which makes it much easier to use. The ends of the front panel are very slightly curved to meet the sides and back, which makes it more comfortable to hold. For biometric authentication, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a fingerprint reader built into the screen and can recognize your face. The fastest way to get into this phone is by using your fingerprint. Face recognition is a bit slow and doesn’t work very well in the dark unless you hold the phone very close to your face.