Samsung publicizes Galaxy S21 FE for $699

For those who needed a Samsung Galaxy S21 final yr however by no means received round to it for no matter cause, now we have nice information: It’s again, and a little bit bit cheaper now.

At CES 2022, Samsung introduced the brand new Galaxy S21 Fan Version 5G, or FE. It’s primarily a barely cheaper and downgraded (particularly concerning the digicam) model of final yr’s flagship. It appears to be like pretty comparable, with the identical hole-punch selfie cam within the prime middle of the show and its three cameras lined up in a visitors light-style sample on the again. Samsung is launching the Galaxy S21 FE 5G in 4 colours (lavender, white, olive, and graphite) with a beginning worth of $699 on Jan. 11, or $100 cheaper than the Galaxy S21’s beginning worth.

As for specs, the FE is near the unique S21, with the identical 64-bit octa-core processor below the hood. As for the variations, right here’s what you possibly can count on:

• 6.4-inch 120Hz show (6.2-inch on S21)

• 177g weight (227g on S21)

• 8MP rear telephoto lens (64MP on S21)

• 4,500mAh battery (4,000mAh on S21)

Except for that, you may get the S21 FE in two reminiscence configurations: 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, or 6GB RAM with 128GB storage. The one distinction between the FE and authentic S21 on this regard is that the smaller storage measurement in final yr’s flagship didn’t include a downgrade in RAM; in different phrases, each choices got here with 8GB RAM. Essentially the most noteworthy downgrade on the spec sheet is the change from a 64MP telephoto lens to an 8MP one. That stated, with software program processing in trendy smartphones, that may not be such a giant deal in apply.

The rationale Samsung would launch a brand new model of final yr’s telephone that’s cheaper and in some respects (like battery life) higher is that the Galaxy S22 is extensively anticipated to be proven and launched in early 2022, possible in February. Simply this week, SamMobile reported that it might include an astronomical 1TB storage possibility. That telephone, after all, will possible value a heck of much more than $699, so the S21 FE will nonetheless be a stable different with nice specs for a extra agreeable worth.

Congrats on those that waited an entire yr, although. You had been rewarded with a much bigger display and higher battery. Enjoying the lengthy sport is value it generally, even when the digicam is perhaps compromised.