Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Launched Globally, India Launch Imminent

The long-rumored Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphone has finally been announced globally, but details about the phone’s India launch date are still scarce. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition) has been floating around the rumor mill and making appearances online in the form of leaks. However, Samsung has put all rumors surrounding the Galaxy S21 FE to rest by officially announcing the smartphone. The newly launched Samsung phone boasts an array of impressive features and top-notch specs.

For instance, the Galaxy S21 FE sports a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED display that delivers a Full HD+ resolution, and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 888 processor. Furthermore, the phone houses a triple camera setup at the back, featuring a 12MP camera. Upfront, it has a 32MP shooter for selfies. Aside from that, it uses a 4,5000mAh battery to draw the juices.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Announced – Pricing & Availability

You can choose from four eye-catching Samsung Galaxy S21 FE color variants. These include Olive, Graphite, Lavender, and White color options, according to a listing on the company’s UK website. The base Galaxy S21 FE variant ships with 6GB of RAM and offers 128GB of onboard storage capacity. Moreover, it will set you back $699 (about INR 52,000). Alternatively, you can go for the top-end variant that offers 8GB of RAM and 256GB of built-in storage capacity if you are willing to shell out $749 (about INR 55,800). The phone will go on sale in some regions starting from January 11.

Regrettably, details about the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE smartphone’s India launch, pricing, and availability are still scarce. Nevertheless, the company has started teasing the phone’s arrival in the country by posting teasers to the official Samsung India Twitter account. According to an earlier report, the Galaxy S21 FE will launch in India ahead of the Galaxy S22 series, which goes official next month. In other words, the phone could launch in January this year.

Specifications & Features

The Galaxy S21 FE sports a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLE 2X display with HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. Moreover, the phone packs an octa-core SoC, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM. This processor could be the Exynos 2100 or the Snapdragon 888 depending on the region of launch. In terms of photography, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G sports three rear-mounted cameras. These include a 12MP camera with an f/1.8 wide-angle lens, a 12MP ultra-wide shooter, and an 8MP telephoto camera. For selfie enthusiasts, the phone features a 32MP shooter with an f/2.2 lens at the front.

Furthermore, the recently announced Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G offers up to 256GB of built-in storage capacity. Aside from that, it offers multiple connectivity options like USB Type-C port, NFC, GPS/ A-GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, and 5G. Moreover, the phone features a myriad of useful sensors including an in-display fingerprint sensor, a proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro, barometer, accelerometer, and ambient light sensor. The phone supports Samsung’s Wireless PowerShare feature to wireless charge other devices.