Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has received a Google support page for Play Services for AR, hinting at the phone’s imminent launch. Last week, a support page for the Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition) went live on the South Korean tech company’s website. The phone’s appearance suggested that the company is on the verge of launching it in Germany soon. Furthermore, the phone’s listing revealed its model number as SM-G990B.
The aforesaid model number indicated that the Galaxy S21 FE will offer 5G support. Aside from that, the phone’s listing on Samsung’s website did not divulge any information. Now, a recently updated official Google support page has included the Galaxy S21 FE, which has not gone official yet. Samsung started releasing FE variants of its flagship devices in recent years. This enables budget-conscious consumers to enjoy high-end hardware without burning a hole in their pockets.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Receives Google Support Page
The popular smartphone manufacturer has a reputation for releasing FE variants about seven to eight months after it launches the flagship device. Despite the lack of an official confirmation, there have been a lot of speculations surrounding the launch of the Galaxy S21 FE. On September 20, the search engine giant released an update for the official support page for its Play Services for AR (formerly known as ARCore). The page features a list of all Google-supported devices.
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Among a slew of other recently unveiled devices that were present on Google’s list, 9To5Google found the Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition listed on the support page. This suggests that the phone’s launch is just around the corner. Aside from that, Google’s lists included Zebra ET51 10″ Enterprise Tablet, Xiaomi Pad 5, Vivo V2105, Vivo X60 Pro+, and a myriad of other Samsung devices. Regrettably, details about the specificationsS21 Fan Edition
Specifications & Features (Expected)
The Galaxy S21 Fan Edition is likely to come with a 6.5-inch AMOLED display. The display features a punch-hole in the center. The screen will offer an FHD+ resolution, along with a refresh rate of 120Hz and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. Aside from that, the front panel houses a 32MP selfie camera. At the back, the phone has a 12MP main camera that supports OIS. It also features a 12MP ultrawide lens and an 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. Moreover, there’s an LED flash. Furthermore, the phone is tipped to come running on Android 11 OS with One UI on top.
The Galaxy S21 Fan Edition could come with an Exynos 2100 or a Snapdragon 888 SoC, depending on the region. The budget phone will ship with 8GB of RAM and offer 128 / 256GB of built-in storage capacity. A robust 4,500mAh battery with 25W rapid charging will be powering up the phone. The battery will support reverse wireless charging and wireless charging. Also, the phone is expected to come in grey, violet, blue, white, and green color options.
