Jakarta, Gizmologi – Rumors about the existence of this Samsung smartphone have been circulating for a very long time. Starting from rendering photos to the specifications of the Galaxy S21 FE, the news that it didn’t get released, until it finally went up again. Now rumored to be official at the beginning of next year.
Indeed, there is no clear information as to why Samsung delayed the launch of this smartphone, which was the MKBHD favorite of the previous generation. Most likely due to shortage issues or hardware limitations, so that all vendors release devices in more limited quantities. Not only Samsung, Apple is also experiencing the same thing for some of its newest products.
After being down for a while, now the information regarding the presence of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has strengthened again. Starting from the official render photos, specifications and prices have been leaked by various well-known sources, including PhoneArena to Roland Quandt from WinFuture. And here is a summary, to get ready when this device is released in early 2022.
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Galaxy S21 FE Specifications, Faster & Compact
Just like the previous generation, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will carry the same design as the other Galaxy S21 series. The difference is in the color options; In addition to appearing in four different options (black, white, green and purple), the camera module and buttons are made in body color. Plus, the dimensions are quite different.
More compact than Galaxy S20 FE, the specifications of the Galaxy S21 FE for the dimensions are arguably in between Galaxy S21 & Galaxy S21 Plus. Precisely at 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9mm, with a relatively light weight at 170 grams. Of course, it is also equipped with IP68 protection so that it is resistant to dust and water.
Although the dimensions of the body are slightly smaller, the screen of the Galaxy S21 FE is still very good for media consumption. It has a diameter of 6.4 inches, the panel is flat, aka flat, full HD + resolution with an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. Samsung also provides Gorilla Glass Victus protection to make it more resistant to breaking when dropped.
Then for the kitchen runway, the specifications of the Galaxy S21 FE are practically equivalent to other flagships released in 2021. Starting from the use of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, 8GB RAM capacity (with RAM Plus), and 128GB & 256GB storage options. The camera specs themselves are exactly the same as the previous generation—at least on paper.
Galaxy S21 FE Will Launch at CES 2022
The three rear cameras consist of a 12MP f/1.8 main sensor, an 8MP telephoto sensor capable of providing 3x optical zoom at f/2.4 and an ultra wide-angle f/2.2 without autofocus. Especially the first two sensors, already equipped with OIS stabilization. While the front camera is 32MP resolution, and all camera sensors should be able to record video up to 4K resolution.
The battery capacity itself is made exactly the same as the S21 Plus, which is 4,500 mAh. It supports 25W fast charging, fast wireless charging plus Wireless PowerShare—a feature that can be used to charge other Samsung accessories such as the Galaxy Buds 2 to the Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch.
So what is the estimated price? Starting from USD 749, or around Rp. 10.7 million. The price is higher than the previous generation, but seeing the specifications of the Galaxy S21 FE are getting better, of course it will feel worth it. Not to mention the purchase promos that are usually available later.
For its own official presence, the latest news says that the Galaxy S21 FE is ready to be introduced at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) which will be held next January. We look forward to it together!
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