Key Samsung Galaxy S21 FE specs may have been revealed by Google
Here’s what’s coming
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We thought theSamsung Galaxy S21 FEmight have appeared in August alongsidethe Galaxy Z Fold 3and theGalaxy Z Flip 3, but the wait continues. Now a listing on theGoogle PlayConsole developer database looks to have confirmed some of the phone’s key specs.
As reported bySamMobile, the specs list points to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset under the hood, although it’s possible that there will be an Exynos 2100 variant available in certain parts of the world.
We’ve also got 6GB of RAM (though you’ll most likely be able to pay extra for more), a screen resolution of 1080 x 2009 pixels, and Android 11 on board. We’ve heard these key specs before inprevious rumors– although the display resolution was supposed to be 1080 x 2340 the last time we checked.
The Galaxy S21 FE story so far
A lot of the more recent rumors around theSamsungGalaxy S21 FE have been around the release date getting pushedfurther and further back– it now looks as though October is the best bet for when this cut-price handset might finally see the light of day.
We are at least pretty sure about what the handset is going to look like,thanks to unofficial rendersthat have found their way onto the web. The screen is expected to measure 6.4 inches from corner to corner and come running at a 120Hz refresh rate.
In addition, you can look forward to 5G connectivity,a triple-lens rear camera, and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. The color options that have been mentioned are green, white, blue, violet and gray, so there should be plenty of choices.
Analysis: the delayed Galaxy S21 FE can still be a hit
We’re not exactly sure why it’s taken so long for the Galaxy S21 FE to make an appearance, but the global chip shortage is likely to have impacted Samsung’s plans.The rumoris that the phone will only be available in Europe and the US for the same reason.
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While theSamsung Galaxy S20 FEdidn’t appear until October 2020, bear in mind that theGalaxy S21launched earlier in the year than the Galaxy S20 – which means its successor is already overdue, and may not appear for another month or so yet.
Despite that delay, the appeal of these Fan Edition phones hasn’t changed: the S21 FE is still going to be offering phone buyers some top-tier specs at a more affordable price point, in a sub-flagship segment of the market that’s proved very popular with manufacturers and customers alike in recent years.
Samsung is going to have to price it right though: as the weeks roll by, prices will continue to drop on the originalSamsung Galaxy S21, and we’re likely to see more mid-range, mid-price handsetshit the marketas well.
Dave is a freelance tech journalist who has been writing about gadgets, apps and the web for more than two decades. Based out of Stockport, England, on TechRadar you’ll find him covering news, features and reviews, particularly for phones, tablets and wearables. Working to ensure our breaking news coverage is the best in the business over weekends, David also has bylines at Gizmodo, T3, PopSci and a few other places besides, as well as being many years editing the likes of PC Explorer and The Hardware Handbook.
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