Rating 4.0 30 reviews

A newer model Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 256GB was released in September 2023.

Manufacturer: Samsung
price $417.18 - $3,520.18
Pocket Lint
4 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (256GB, Graphite) AU - Excellent review

The Fan Edition of the S21 arrives at an awkward time, with the 'full fat' Galaxy S21 now selling at a similar price and the Galaxy S22 due to to launch in February. But this is still a powerful handset, so while it might be out-specced by some cheaper rivals, for those looking for a more affordable...
Pros:
  • Plenty of power, Great display, Good looking phone, Latest software
Cons:
  • No microSD card slot, Price and launch timing is awkward - S22 is incoming
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Trusted Reviews
4 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (256GB, Graphite) AU - Excellent review

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE ticks multiple boxes, offering good performance and a well-thought-out feature list. It isn’t the most exciting phone I’ve reviewed recently, though, and I can’t help but feel it’s been released a little too late.
Pros:
  • A very complete package, Bright, colourful screen, An IP rating and Qi charging
Cons:
  • Overpriced compared to the competition, Camera not as good as Pixel 6, Average battery life and charging speeds
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PB Tech
4 years ago

Excellent product and very reasonable Phone

as expected, Samsung delivers a great product. Good looking and looking forward to a good few years reliable service
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AndroidPIT
4 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE review: Back to the past future

Is the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE relevant in 2022? One year after the release of the vanilla Galaxy S21 that can be purchased for the same price, and also unveiled just a few weeks before the launch of the technically superior Galaxy S22, this is one particular question that needs addressing.
Pros:
  • Bright, smooth and responsive 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 888 performance without overheating issues, Neat and modern design (despite all the plastic), Convincing wide-angle and 3x zoom camera module, Night Mode works great, 3 major Android versions and 4 years of security updates, IP68...
Cons:
  • Mediocre battery life, Archaic 25-watt fast charging, No microSD port or 3.5mm audio jack, Charger is not included in the box, Price is not competitive
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The Good Guys
4 years ago

Awesome features

Nice product. But phone is heating
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Cybershack
4 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (256GB, Graphite) AU - Excellent review

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a great upper-mid-range phone
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Stuff.tv
4 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (256GB, Graphite) AU - Excellent review

A step below the flagship Galaxy S22 series in certain areas, but also significantly kinder to your bank account.
Pros:
  • Quality cameras, Plenty of power on offer
Cons:
  • Dull colours, Only 25W charging
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T3
2 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (256GB, Graphite) AU - Excellent review

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is the most affordable phone in the S21 series - its specs and features have been streamlined to keep the cost down. While it may not be as good value as we'd have hoped for it's still a very capable piece of kit with a decent camera, powerful processing and a long-lasting...
Pros:
  • 6.4-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, Premium chipset and specs, Decent camera system
Cons:
  • No charger in the box, Slow charging, Still quite expensive
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Phandroid
4 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (256GB, Graphite) AU - Excellent review

So… where does that leave the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. If you’re looking at the phone in a vacuum, it’s a pretty spectacular device. The issues really only come to light when the $699 sticker price comes into play.
Pros:
  • Performance, Display, Cameras, Battery life
Cons:
  • Price, Slow charging
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Pickr
4 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (256GB, Graphite) AU - Excellent review

While the S21 FE is a totally acceptable phone, it’s one plagued by timing issues. Not just that the camera is slow and that the battery could be better, but timing in the release. The Galaxy S21 FE should have come out last year.
Pros:
  • Nice to hold, Good screen, Supports 5G, Includes wireless charging, Water resistant, Technically good value
Cons:
  • Camera can be slow to fire, Battery isn't amazing, The release timing is downright terrible, given the S22 and the obvious price drops of the S21
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