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Samsung launched Galaxy S21 FE with pro-grade display and camera, eye-catching design, Android 12!
Samsung begins the New Year 2022 with a significant launch of a new smartphone – Galaxy S21 FE. In 2021, the company confirmed to bring a new Fan Edition variant of flagship lineups every year. However, this latest Fan Edition arrived quite late compared to its predecessor – Galaxy S20 FE.
Inspired by its parent model – Galaxy S21, the Galaxy S21 FE features all the flagship-grade capabilities at comparatively lesser pricing. Also, Samsung has decided to ship this phone with the most recent – One UI 4.0 based on Android 12 on board.
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Before heading for its specifications and features, it’s important to mention that “the newest member of the Galaxy S21 family delivers fan-favorite S21 features — like powerful performance, pro-grade camera and seamless ecosystem connectivity — all in refined, iconic design, as per Samsung.
Design, colors
By continuing the legacy of the standard Galaxy S21, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G features a premium and signature design. Besides, it’s equipped with Contour-Cut frame camera housing for a stylish, unified look. The S21 FE has a sleek and slim 7.9mm-thick body, while available 4 color shades are as follows:
- Olive
- Lavender
- White
- Graphite
Chipset, display
The Galaxy S21 FE features both, Samsung’s Exynos 2100 and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chipset under the hood, however, availability may vary. Also, the device has a 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with Super Smooth 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate in Game Mode.
- Display feature highlight – Eye Comfort Shield with AI-based blue light control.
Battery, charging
In addition to the powerful processors and premium display, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a long-lasting 4,500mAh
battery for busy, on-the-go Galaxy users. Moreover, its powerful battery supports 25W Super fast charging capabilities so you can charge your battery by more than 50% in just 30 minutes.
Camera – Specs, features
When it comes to photography, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G comes with the same pro-grade setup used in the Galaxy S21 as part of enabling Galaxy consumers to capture the world’s most vivid photos. Also, the new FE variant includes an improved Night Mode setting compared to the last year’s S20 FE.
- Rear Camera
- 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera – F2.2, FOV 123˚
- 12MP Wide Camera – Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8
- 8MP Telephoto Camera with 30x Space Zoom, F2.4
- Front Camera
- 32MP Selfie Camera – F2.2, FOV 81˚
The S21 FE has an advanced 32MP front camera to snap a high-quality selfie of all your best friends and loved ones. And its enhanced AI Face Restoration capabilities let you all look your best, plus, with Dual Recording your camera captures views from both lenses at the same time.
Software
If we talk about software installation, the Galaxy S21 FE easily defeats the parent Galaxy S21 models with its Android 12 OS pre-installed. As the device comes with the latest OS and One UI 4.0 out of the box, its major upgrade lifespan will be one year higher than the S21 series alongside four years of security updates.
- Related – One UI 4.0 Features
Availability, pricing
At the pre-CES 2022 keynote, Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy S21 FE for the world, meanwhile, the handset will hit the shelves starting January 11, 2022, through Samsung.com, carriers, and retailers online. However, Samsung may separately launch the Galaxy S21 FE in the US and India as well.
- 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage – €749 / $699 / £699
- 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage – €799 / $749 / £749
Galaxy S21 FE 5G Specifications
Display – 6.4-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display | Super Smooth 120Hz refresh rate | 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate in Game Mode7 | Eye Comfort Shield with AI-based blue light control
Security – Optical Fingerprint
Dimensions & Weight – 74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9mm, 177g
Camera – 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera – F2.2, FOV 123˚ | 12MP Wide Camera – Dual Pixel AF, OIS, F1.8 | 8MP Telephoto Camera 30x Space Zoom, F2.4 | 32MP Selfie Camera – F2.2, FOV 81˚
Processor – 5nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor
Memory – 8GB RAM with 256GB internal storage | 8GB RAM with 128GB internal storage | 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage
Battery – 4,500mAh
Charging – 25W Wired |15W Wireless | Wireless PowerShare
OS – Android 12
Network – 2G GSM,3G WCDMA,4G LTE FDD,4G LTE TDD,4G 4×4 MIMO band,5G Sub6 FDD,5G Sub6 TDD, 5G 4×4 MIMO band
Payment – Samsung Pay with NFC
Sensors – Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Water Resistance – IP68
Samsung Galaxy S25 series could get a price hike in South Korea. The reason is political chaos in the country, including the brief implementation of martial law.
Korean media reports that Samsung may increase the price of the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra. Due to political turmoil, the Korean currency has significantly weakened to the US dollar.
The Galaxy S25 series could be affected by exchange rates. TSMC has already raised its production costs, and the rising value of the dollar has significantly increased chip purchase costs.
After President Yoon’s “emergency martial law” incident, the Korean Won’s rates have weakened against the US dollar, which has led to an increase in product prices.
Samsung is likely to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip across the Galaxy S25 series. As there is no Exynos configured, the company may have an intense burden of product costs.
Galaxy S24 and S24+ released earlier this year cost the same as their predecessor. However, the S24 Ultra’s price increased by 100,000 won compared to the Galaxy S23 Ultra due to Snapdragon.
Qualcomm has increased the Snapdragon chipset’s pricing by up to 30%. This is due to the utilization of TSMC’s cutting-edge 3nm fabrication process for the first time.
As all models tentatively use Snapdragon chips, a price hike seems unavoidable. However, freezing prices would significantly affect the company’s operating profit and revenue generation.
Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $1299 in the US, while the S24 Ultra starts at $1399. There’s already a difference of $100, and another price bump would reduce Samsung’s storm.
Samsung has launched the Enterprise Edition of the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S24 in India. These devices are strictly designed to meet the needs of businesses by offering enhanced security, extended support, and streamlined management.
The new Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Ultra Enterprise Edition smartphones aim to empower businesses with reliable, secure, and manageable mobile solutions tailored to the rapidly digitizing business landscape in India.
Here are the key features and offerings for businesses:
Key Features of Galaxy S24 and S24 Ultra Enterprise Edition
Built for Business
Includes popular Galaxy AI features such as:
- Live Translate and Interpreter for real-time translations.
- Note Assist for generating summaries and templates in Samsung Notes.
- Circle to Search with Google for enhanced search capabilities.
Enhanced Security and Management
- Includes a 12-month subscription to Knox Suite:
- Defense-grade security.
- Streamlined device/OS management.
- Insights into device usage and security.
- Offers up to 7 years of continuous firmware updates to protect against threats like malware and phishing.
- Tailored capabilities for frontline workers.
Specifications
Galaxy S24 Ultra Enterprise Edition:
- 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
Galaxy S24 Enterprise Edition:
- 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
Both models provide stable device availability, continuous patch management, and consistent Android OS version updates for up to seven years.
Business Continuity
- A 3-year warranty ensures uninterrupted market availability and device support.
- Designed to handle demanding business use cases, enabling seamless operations.
Availability
The Galaxy S24, S24 Ultra Enterprise Edition, and rugged XCover7 smartphones are available for corporate and institutional customers via the Samsung Corporate+ portal at Samsung.com/in/corporateplus.
Apple outpaced Samsung in the adoption of a 3nm chipset last year. It looks like Apple will beat Samsung in the 2nm TSMC chip next year. A new report suggests that next year’s iPhone Pro series will boast a 2nm chipset.
Taiwan’s Commercial Times reports that TSMC’s 2nm process is set to begin design work between January and April next year. Apple will be the first 2nm TSMC customer, beating Qualcomm which supplies Snapdragon chips to Samsung.
Currently, the most advanced process is 3nm, which both TSMC and Samsung Electronics are capable of producing. As the width of semiconductor circuit lines narrows, power efficiency improves, and performance increases.
Last heard, TSMC’s 2nm test production yield exceeded 60%, making mass production feasible next year. The current progress of the 2nm process technology suggests that mass production will proceed as planned in 2025.
Being the world’s leading contract chip manufacturing company, TSMC is solidifying its dominance. It continues to expand its global market share, outpacing Samsung Foundry while making steady progress in advanced processes.
The Chairman of Taiwan’s TSMC recently stated that the customer demand for 2nm products is higher than for 3nm. The industry consensus is that TSMC will continue to lead in cutting-edge processes for the time being.
TrendForce recently reported that TSMC generated $23.527 billion in foundry market revenue in the third quarter of this year, marking a 13% increase from the previous quarter.
The company’s market share reached 64.9%, maintaining its first-place position and improving from the previous quarter’s 62.3%, with the gap with Samsung Foundry continuing to widen.