Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G will be available for pre-sale now, and will be officially launched in Hong Kong on January 11. Many friends are concerned about the configuration and feel of this new phone, whether it is worth buying this new Samsung S21 series. The editor got Samsung’s assistance to get the test machine before the launch, and immediately went out to take pictures with the unwire reporter Xiaoxian to see the various performances of this machine.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has two specifications, 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM priced at $5,198, and the advanced version with 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM priced at $5,598. It seems that the price is not in the middle class, but it is still affordable. FE stands for Fan Edition, and Samsung supporters can get this smartphone with flagship configuration at a lower price.
“Wenqing feel” non-reflective and low-key back
Unlike the noble and reflective metallic feel of the Samsung S21 flagship machine, this time the Galaxy S21 FE 5G follows the green route, using four softer colors, such as charcoal black, ceramic white, lilac purple, and olive green, with a lower gloss. , A more elegant non-slip surface, the actual texture will not feel too heavy, and it feels quite comfortable to the touch. The Galaxy S21 FE 5G will have a more unified design. The iconic contour cut lens combination frame, the two have the same color and material, and the low-key color and material make the design more concise. At the same time, because of its non-slip surface, the mobile phone is placed on the desktop, and it will not worry about the protruding part of the lens being cut like the S21. However, I noticed that the surface of this material also has a few fingerprints, especially in black, where the fingerprints will be more obvious. Users should wipe their hands clean before using their mobile phones.
Although the Galaxy S21 FE 5G is positioned between the flagship and mid-range phones, in fact, its internal hardware configuration belongs to the flagship level. The Snapdragon 888 chip platform and 8GB RAM configuration make the operation of mobile games and the general user experience extremely smooth.
As for the 120Hz high refresh rate screen of the Galaxy S21 FE 5G this time, it only supports switching between 60/120Hz, not a variable refresh rate type. We tried several games with a high update rate, viewed web pages, and used general mobile apps, and the screens all had a very smooth performance.
There is little difference in the speed of the fingerprint function under the screen
The Galaxy S21 FE 5G has an under-screen fingerprint recognition system like the S21. This machine uses an optical sensor to replace the S21’s more advanced ultrasonic sensor, but I believe that most users will not find it in actual use. Special gap. When you use the fingerprint system under the screen, you need to press the correct area, but the time required to unlock is also very fast, and there is not much physical difference.
From 0.5x to 30x photo video
In terms of cameras, the quality of the wide-angle lens and ultra-wide-angle lens used in the Galaxy S21 FE 5G is the same as that of the flagship S21. We tried to shoot at night. Turn on the “Night” shooting function in the menu and hold the phone steadily for 3 seconds. Even if it shakes slightly, you can get a clear and well-lit photo.
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Night photo demonstration
▲Night scene mode can take into account the luminosity and details of the environment and background at the same time
▲Photographs in the evening still maintain a certain degree of clarity
The camera’s portrait mode can make the background of the subject produce a blur effect. In many cases, the background can be perfectly blurred, and the boundary between the subject and the background is also very natural. When photographing women, it is necessary to set up a little hair and not to loosen it, so that it does not mix with the background.
▲Turn on portrait mode
▲Turn off portrait mode
▲Turn on portrait mode
▲Turn off portrait mode
The telephoto lens of this machine uses an 8 million pixel sensor, which depends on whether you often need a telephoto. We especially tried the long focal length function of Galaxy S21 FE 5G, which also provides 10x, 20x, and 30x zoom effects, of course, it is done by digital zoom. When zooming at high magnification, you can see the surrounding environment of the subject at the top left of the screen, making it easier for you to find what you want to shoot. For example, if you want to find a bird in the sky, it will be more difficult to find out if you zoom in by 30x. It will be a lot easier with this little assistant.
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Built-in App, complete Selfie function
Compared with the S21, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G uses a 32-megapixel sensor for the front lens, which is good news for those who love selfies. Even the built-in camera app has a lot of filter effects for you to choose from, and the self-portrait beautification function is also very intelligent. Our unwire reporter Xiaoxian thinks that as long as the eyes are enlarged and the skin peeling settings are adjusted too much, the effect will be fine. very nice.
▲Turn off beauty correction
▲Level 1 (minimum effect) selfie beauty correction
▲ Level 2 selfie beauty correction
▲Level 3 (maximum effect) selfie beauty correction
Built-in filter demonstration
The screen is 0.2 inches larger than the S21
Many people compare the Galaxy S21 FE 5G with the flagship model Galaxy S21, but you will notice that this device is equipped with a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2340 x 1080. Although the resolution is FHD and not 4K, it is compared to the Galaxy S21 screen. The screen’s 6.2-inch screen will be a bit bigger and smaller than the 6.7-inch screen of the ultimate flagship Galaxy S21+, which is actually quite suitable for the tastes of mid-range users.
Although the phone is 0.2 inches larger, the one-handed control is still clean and neat, and the keyboard can be operated smoothly, and the fingers can cover 2/3 of the area on the screen. Also because the machine is made of relatively non-slip materials, the single-handed handset will not feel slippery, and the weight of the mobile phone is only 177g, and the single-handed handset will not feel heavy pressure on the tail finger.
Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs. Galaxy S21 hardware configuration differences
Let us summarize the difference between Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 FE 5G in terms of hardware configuration. This time the battery capacity has increased to 4500mAh and the screen size has increased slightly by 0.2 inches, which is the difference between the camera lens.
| Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Galaxy S21 | |
| Battery | 4500mAh | 4000mAh |
| Telephoto lens | 8,000,000 pixels | 64 million pixels |
| Front camera | 32 million pixels | 10 million pixels |
| 120Hz screen | 120Hz (60Hz/120Hz switch) | 120Hz (48~120Hz variable) |
| weight | 177g | 171g |
| size | 74.5×155.7×7.9mm | 71.2×151.7×7.9mm |
| Screen size | 6.4 inch | 6.2 inch |
| Fingerprint identification | Optical fingerprint recognition | Ultrasonic fingerprint recognition |
Summary: Good price/performance ratio, quasi-flagship smart phone
From the price to the connotation configuration of the mainframe, it can be seen that the market positioning is clearly the position between the flagship machine and the mid-range machine. It is aimed at users who want to buy a flagship machine-level configuration at a relatively affordable price. The editor believes that the Galaxy S21 FE 5G itself is a very good phone, with a low-key body design and an out-and-out “flagship phone” inside, which has a super price-performance ratio. If you are still considering the choice between S21 or the S21 FE 5G introduced this time, we recommend that you refer to the hardware configuration data provided above, and actually go to the store to touch the touch of both parties, and then use the price provided by the store. For consideration.