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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
The original Fan Edition — flagship design at an accessible 2022 price
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Starting price
₹22,464· 8GB RAM · 256GB storage
⚠ Development fixture — verify price before purchasing
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Key Highlights
- IP68 water resistance in a lightweight 177g body
- 32MP selfie camera with portrait video
- 120Hz FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
- Triple camera with OIS-stabilised main and telephoto
- 15W wireless charging + 4.5W reverse wireless
At a glance
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Key Specs
Display
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Processor
—
Camera
— main
Battery
—
OS
—
Network
5G
Pros & Cons
Editorial assessment based on available information — not a verified review.
Pros
- At ₹22,464 it carries IP68 water resistance — extremely rare at this price in 2025
- 177g weight is exceptionally light for a phone with these specifications
- 32MP selfie camera with portrait video — still competitive for social media users
- Wireless charging support is rare at this price point
Cons
- Exynos 2100 has reached a performance ceiling — newer mid-range chips can outpace it in benchmarks
- OS updates have ended (hit 4-year limit) — no longer receives Android version upgrades
- No expandable storage — 256GB only
- 25W wired charging is slow and no charger is included in box
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Full Specifications
Display
- Screen Size
- 6.4 inches
- Resolution
- 2400 × 1080 px FHD+
- Panel Type
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Refresh Rate
- 120Hz
- Brightness
- 1300 nits peak
Performance
- Processor
- Samsung Exynos 2100 (5nm)
- CPU Cores
- Octa-core (1× 2.9GHz + 3× 2.8GHz + 4× 2.2GHz)
- GPU
- Mali-G78 MP14
- RAM
- 8GB LPDDR5
- Storage
- 256GB UFS 3.1
- Expandable Storage
- No
Camera
- Main Camera
- 12MP f/1.8 OIS
- Ultra-Wide Camera
- 12MP f/2.2
- Telephoto Camera
- 8MP f/2.4 OIS (3× optical)
- Front Camera
- 32MP f/2.2
- Video Recording
- 4K @ 60fps
Battery & Charging
- Battery Capacity
- 4500 mAh
- Charging Speed
- 25W wired
- Wireless Charging
- 15W (Qi)
- Reverse Wireless
- 4.5W
Connectivity
- Network
- 5G SA/NSA
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.0
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0
- NFC
- Yes
Design & Build
- Body Material
- Plastic frame and back (matte finish)
- IP Rating
- IP68 (1.5m, 30 min)
- Dimensions
- 155.7 × 74.5 × 8.2 mm
- Weight
- 177g
- Fingerprint Sensor
- Under-display (optical)
Software
- OS at Launch
- Android 12
- UI
- One UI 4.1
- Current OS
- Android 15 (One UI 7)
- Update Status
- Reached end of OS updates (4 years completed)
* Specifications from development fixtures. Data should be independently verified before publishing or purchasing.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Variants & Pricing
| Variant | Colour | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8GB RAM · 256GB Storage | ₹22,464 |
⚠ Prices shown are development fixtures and may not reflect actual market prices. Always verify with the manufacturer or retailer before purchasing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Is Samsung Galaxy S21 FE still worth buying in 2025?
The S21 FE at ₹22,464 is a unique case: IP68 water resistance, wireless charging, 32MP selfie, and a lightweight 177g body in this price range is genuinely rare. However, its OS updates ended in 2026 (4-year limit from 2022 launch). Security patches continue until 2027. If you plan to use it for 1–2 years, it is still capable. For longer ownership, consider newer phones with active update cycles.
What Android version does Galaxy S21 FE run now?
The Galaxy S21 FE launched on Android 12 and received four major Android updates, reaching Android 15 (One UI 7) in 2025. It has now completed its OS update cycle. It continues to receive monthly security patches through 2027.
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