Yes, this is a repost - I think had so much of the Pixel 6 comparison on my brain that I mixed it up with the Galaxy S21 and got stuck thinking the S21 had only two cameras. Regardless, I should have been better about checking my script rather than hitting the record button so soon after writing it. Sometimes when you're really trying to get through content, stuff like this slips through the cracks. Apologies for the mixup, thanks for still watching!
Samsung wants to increase price of s22. So they kept it price around 55k₹, so they can get up than the fe price. So expect now it to be 69k₹ nearly to apple iphone 13 mini’s
I've been using the S21FE for 2 weeks now and its a great phone at the price range! with pro mode in camera, you'll be able to save raw images and when you edit those on lightroom they look so darn good that almost look like they've been clicked from a DSLR. This phone doesnt hold back from any aspects. If you're planning for it in 2022, go for it.
hi man i have question for u,i am looking forward to buy this one or some other samsung,i like s21 fe a lot bcs of his look and green colour,but every video i watched about that phone shows how shit the battey is.So how long does ur battery last pe day with how much screen time?
I got a 128gb unlocked one (they didn't have 256gb in stock and I needed a new phone that day or I would have got it) for only 500 bucks at Best Buy. Super good value for that price. Idk why they had a 200 dollar discount but when I saw that I decided to buy. I switched from a 4G note 10 plus and I'm very happy with my new s21 FE 5G so far, especially since it cost less than half the s22 ultra that I was considering.
@@moritzkarbacher9875 it meant, at the time, that the prices Dedsiika posted were only true if you activate your phone in Best Buy. You can't just buy an unlocked phone. Has to be with a carrier contract
@@tahmidahmed4239 In some countries there are many people selling "second hand" new phones that they get from their carriers through special offers and such for "free", so there's a big market of low cost mid-tier phones.
@@gogudelagaze1585 I bought the S21 FE off of a website called BackMarket. I was going to order A53 but that has worse screen-to-body ratio than my A51. Am I glad I cancelled that order and got this instead.
I have a few thoughts from a unique perspective. Back story- we got the Kyocera duro force when it was released end of 2014, my husband is still currently using the exact one he got. I upgraded to the pro when t was released in 2016. I'm using it now to make this comment. Needless to say, we don't upgrade often. These phones have been TANKS. Literally being run over with a snow plow, thrown at the shop wall, and dropped into dirty dish water. No issues. I want an upgrade, partly because I want a cute glittery case which I can't get for the Kyocera, also it's just time. 6 ish years is a hundred in tech time lol. *Ehem GLITTER case* 1. My s21fe should arrive tomorrow, it's olive. So should the glitter case with a fabulous rhinestone ring on the back. Bougie but functional. 2. Cost wasn't a factor. Cost seems to be the biggest factor discussed in deciding on which phone to get which I understand but it didn't play a roll here. 3. I did NOT want a glass backed phone, our rough and tumble life with 5 little ones and 3 dogs, and an outdoor/mechanics lifestyle doesn't suit "luxury" phones. 4. I don't need my phone to game or process fancy information. Just make calls and texts, occasional YT&FB, and to read/edit PDF. I don't care about lag in response time for a game accelerator....in the mustang tho...I can fix that ;-). 5. I don't care how close the the s22 release date it was released lol. In short, fancy but not luxury, fast but not speedy, tough but can have cutesy cases. Seems like a match made in the factory to me.
I was carry mine in a fanny pack and it got really hot so I was taking it out because it was so hot then thought maybe I should remove the clear case they sent me with it. As I did start to remove it I dropped it on the pavement but the wild thing is it blows up and catches on fire. Only had it for less than 2 months. .....
i got the s21 fe for $500 at AT&T. did the "next up" as well, so i'll be able to upgrade when the s23 comes out. looking at this years' lackluster s22 lineup (smaller batteries, variable refresh only going down to 40hz, and an ultra that's really a note(i'm not a note fan), i'm happy with my fe for now.
Just purchased this in the UK for £595 which included graphite buds 2 so it made the phone effectively £505, which I thought was pretty good value - It is only the 128GB/6GB version but that is more than enough for me as a standard user. Upgraded from an S9 that has a shot battery and charging port and have no regrets :) Also nice to get a Snapdragon 888 chip in a Samsung phone over here, usually get the Exynos version in the flagships which apparently eat through battery more quickly.
Grr😂 I've just ordered it. Paying £30 a month for a 2 year contract. Making it £720. I mean its cheaper than my other phone which it older but still. Who did you buy it off. I'm with Sky
@@abbiestephenson1329 I got mine from appliances direct. I purchaesd my S9 from Sky on contract back in 2018 and when I worked out the cost(about £1,175) I vowed never again. I am still with Sky but just pay £10 per month for my SIM only. I appreciate you need to have the cash outlay in one go but it is definitely more cost effective 👍
@@jamespeters5043 my contact is broken down. 22.39 for the phone and 8.00 for the sim. It was gonna be around 39.00 but I used data out of the Sky piggyback which took a decent chunk out of the price. I'm worried I got ripped off. There's nothing I can do about it now but as soon as I hear discount then I jump on it😂 😂only called Sky up to ask about my payments for the other phone and I ended up getting a swap
How are you getting on with the s21 fe, 6 months later? Id mobile are doing it for 23.99 a month on a 24 month contract and I'm tempted. How's battery life?
My phone stopped working very well as a phone recently. It wasn't receiving text messages, the voicemail wasn't working, and it wouldn't ring for phone calls. Plus my Phone hadn't gotten any updates since January 2019. I finally got a Samsung Galaxy 21 fe today. I'm excited to use it. I'm gonna miss 3 features though: a removable battery, SD card support, and a headphone jack with a built in DAC.
I would buy the S21FE just because it has snapdragon. Here in europe we always get the exynos version of the samsung flagships but this chip is pretty underwhelming. So choosing the Fan Edition is a no brainer for me.
Yeah that's true...I used Samsung smartphones nearly 8 years in a row and always with Exynos. That's a big bummer if you know there is a better version out there with snapdragon. I'm really looking forward to it :)
the Exynos being a shortsell is a bit of an exaggeration though. Most regular consumers would not care if it was Exynos or Snapdragon though as long as it games well and operates well, something the Exynos does well albeit a bit worse than the Snapdragon. I dont see a problem with either as both Exynos and Snapdragon chips are manufactured and made by Samsung
I was going to go with the S21 FE but the screens on small flagship phones have gotten too big. I really liked my S9 with a 5.8" screen, it was perfect size. My S21 is bigger and it's taking some getting used to, especially being a mechanic.
I just kept myself a couple of months and I feel rewarded right now. Where I live, it is now 550 USD, I was thinking to get S22 but when I got the chance to replace my old S10 for 250 USD, I went for it. Cost me only 300 USD. Never expected that, I was willing to pay more. Next time I will use the same strategy. :)
I got the S21 FE today for 380$ at Xfinity Mobile with An Upgrade not bad I got a good Deal and phone feels and does what the S series Flagships can do for less $$ , I recommend this in May 3 , 2022
I upgraded my main line from a slippery S9 to this S21 and I love the size. It's perfect for my large hands and easier to read the content without my glasses :)
Hi, Joshua. At 4:57, you mentioned that the phone did heat up quite a bit with more intensive tasks like long time gaming. So how about video chats, vlogging, or just shooting videos in general? Does it overheat? Does it become lagging and even unusable?
Yes my overheated and as I removed it from my bag I could hardly hold it so I thought I might should remove the clear case they sent me and as I did I dropped it on my driveway but it exploded and then caught on fire
Just ordered my s21fe 256gb for $419 USD as an upgrade from my s10e 256gb. . No trade, I'm goin to keep it around as an emergency. Solid phone the s10e! Right now they're 50% off for the s20fe 128gb or s21fe 128gb. I got the 256gb for an extra 70 USD though. Hope the s21fe will be a solid phone. May want to trade in for the s22 flagship or even the s23 if it turns out to improve like bringing back headphone jacks and sd slots! How is your phone doing these days?
@@juanleezy5748 it's still working well. I'm happy with it. I got a Galaxy watch4 and Buds2 as well. They work seamlessly. My wife traded in her S10e for a S22+ for 670 bucks. In comparison to S21 FE, just a few minor upgrades. It's got a premium look. The back panel is made of glass and better camera and processor. But I just don't think it'd be worth the upgrade from S21 FE.
@@ЛукаПопадић I wouldn't say great. The battery capacity is good. Significant improvement from S10e but due to its screen size difference and higher refresh rate(120hz), actual usage time is about the same.
I agree the timing in bringing out the phone wasn’t good. I liked the S20 FE, plus it had the headphone jack and expandable storage. Pass on this one, great video and thank you.
Just got the S21FE5G and I'm on day 3. I may have to turn off the 120 htz display if NY battery continues to be weak. I make it from 6am to 5pm before I'm plugging in for a partial refill before bed at 10pm. But other than the battery not being 10/10 it's great.
@@luisrazormax2861 I've had mine 5 days and the battery life has just started getting really good. I think early reviews (and user opinions) were formed on devices where no software updates had been released, and the phone hadn't optimised itself yet.
I bought it for 1 reason. I live in Europe and the FE is the only variant that has Snapdragon. Otherwise I would go with the S22+. I refuse to pay the same prices as US and get an inferior model.
Thank u 4 the review. Only thing putting me off from buying this, is the fact that they don't give the charger as optional for free. The last Samsung I had was the S3 in 2012.
It's a great phone. My biggest gripe with it is that the standard camera is great, but the telephoto camera and the wide-angle camera are pretty terrible
I really think that using voice typing as leverage for the pixel is kinds ridiculous... I have literally never seen anyone using it. Even my blind neighbour told me he prefers an add-on for blind people that he uses, it's much faster for him to type rather than speaking and getting mistakes constantly.
Samsung describes the fe as slim and sleek. They forgot 0 grips so it will probably break accidentally from slipping out of hands. 2 month's and no visible cracks. But the first 2 week period. It slipped through my grasp at least once a day
The Pixel 6 is also around £100 less in the UK and S21FE is about £140 less, so S21FE is still £60 more. I would still buy the Pixel 6, between these two. At $699 it is terrible value and def an easy miss.
The deal I got on the S21 FE made it $350 cheaper than the S22 base model. Plus Samsung threw in a pair of Galaxy Buds Pro for free. That made the decision on which phone to buy a no brainer.
For all people from the US that have the snapdragon 888, is the battery life really that bad? It's mixed online and a bit confusing. Some say the s21 Fe has horrible battery while others say it's great. I know it depends on each user and how they use their phones but it seems like battery life would be around the same for each user.
I have finally accepted that it's time to get upgraded.. times change, technology is better , we can't stay stuck in the past, enjoy the new forget the old
@@LilDevlBtch "Better". TWS-s are in no way better, apart from the fact thag cables aren't in the way. It has a worse sound quality overall, and it is very wasteful, and damaging to the enverionment. (I use both wired earphones and a Galaxy Buds Plus so I tried both)
Can you tell me about the haptic feedback? What kind of motor is it using and does it feel good while typing? Im coming from a poco x3 pro with a decent vibration motor but lack of optimizations and it feels cheap.
Love your reviews 🤩👍 always briefly detailed with lots of helpful information without needlessly long video What's the game name on 4:32 ?!.. looks fun and easy on the time
The biggest plus to this compared to the S21 and S22 is the larger battery in this. I have the S21 Ultra and am looking to sell it and downgrade so I can buy a tablet as well. I'm looking at either this or the S22 but the rumored 3700ish mah battery is a big strike against it. 4000-4500 should be the standard for base flagship phones.
I see battery life, plus its better than my A70. And smaller. Faster. But the camera on the S22 attracts me a little more. Sadly both only exynos models are available in my area.
Hi there! How do i prevent my S21 FE camera turning off after a minute or two of inactivity? I need it to stay on to capture birds at the right time..but during waiting, it turns off.
imo, since im a student, im using the S21FE right now, and im loving it. it handles okay. S22 is a little bit more expensive here in Malaysia, but yea, for a student, i think the S21FE is enough
T-Mobile is giving it away for free with the top data plan, plus trade-in. Pretty much a no-brainer. Got it this past Sunday and absolutely loving it. Only got the 6GB version but the processor seems to handle things like a total pro. I'm sure apps get put to sleep sooner than the 8 GB model, but I'm very happy with the performance of the phone. And the screen is absolutely gorgeous, the battery is strong enough that I keep 120 hz on, very smooth overall.
@@elliekim6666 Well yeah, except the telephoto lens is not actually telephoto (or what people call zoom). The difference between the main camera and "telephoto" is 1.1x. the S21 FE actually has a 3x optical zoom lens
Hey Joshua, I have a option to choose between S21 FE and the Xiaomi 11T Pro? My primary goal is the software and the smooth and fast phone. What to choose?
Screen refresh rate bug makes it slow motion phone Unfortunately its been for while yet there's still no fix for it Using exynos, return it after less than week of use
my S21 FE 5G (Exynos) seems to have a refresh rate bug. There are times when the refresh rate will drop way below 60Hz, causing huge lag and stutters in the animation across the entire UI. Usually, I have to restart the phone for it to be smooth again. However, after some time, the refresh rate will plummet again. I honestly do not know if this is software or hardware related. The phone is updated to the latest version and it also occurs even if all recent apps are cleared. Im not alone? 🙄
Right? I bought it just for the photoshoot of my start up company only. Planning to use it after being disappointed by Note 9, S20, S20 FE all equipped with Exynoss variant here. I will return it tomorrow, never going back to Samsung device that have 2 different chipset. I'll planning to buy Flip 4 though
Im also ve that issue, its seems to happen when the face unlock its active and at the same time the lights around are poor or less bright enviroment, i ve the same exynos 2100 processor, its not a big deal but it bothers me when it happens.
I'm having the same issue. What I do to counter back the problem is simply by activating camera or open high graphic games to boost up the CPU back and the fps. I also not sure what's the reason behind this problem
It's a software bug. I found a simple way to fix it (not permanently, just wait for next update). If this happens, simply lock the phone again and wait for like 2 seconds and unlock it. Done. If the next update still won't fix the bug, then i would be disappointed by Samsung.
This time around I was going purely for battery life and not how the phone performed or even how it looked. I had the S10 and the battery was absolute dog shit, so the s21 FE was perfect choice for it's price, battery and even smoother to hold with the plastic back.
@@yeon723 how much per day do u use ur phone and which apps,every video i watched about s21 fe everyone says how battery cant least long bcs of strong processor
@@ЛукаПопадић I actually don't watch a lot of videos on my phone, if I do it would be on youtube and not frequently when I'm working. Normal apps like IG, facebook, chatting on whatsapp, browsing forums. It still lasts a day easily and I'm only charging it up to 85%
Could u let us know how the haptics are on this phone ,coz I heard a lot of people say they're pretty bad or average ....could u compare it to the regular s21
I got my S21 FE from my local phone service provider in my country for $500. Loving it so much but sometimes Im noticing frame drops and Im just browsing not even gaming and I need to lock and unlock it. Probably because I got the Exynos.
Hi! Im currently sitting on a samsung galaxy s10 and thinking about upgrading, 21 FE came to my mind as well as s22. Still havent decided yet. The reason I bought the s10 over other phones is for its crisp high def screen, its resolution is 1440 x 3040 pixels. Looking over at gsmarena, both 21FE AND s22 have 1080 x 2400 pixels res and 25% less ppi density. Why are screens (arguably) worse on newer models? Whats going on? However price of 21FE has dropped to 533 USD where I live. Is it worth it for that kind of money or is it better to hold on few more months? Or will a 22FE come out soon?
I would go for any FE or any flagship (Samsung or Google) phone that would have a headphone jack. But that's just me (among a dwindling population who cares about a 3.5 mm jack). I hate bluetooth (tech and headphones). Why I hate bluetooth headphones? Mainly because of OCD. You see I cannot handle components which have a Li Ion battery inside it. You pay so much money only to get a product whose battery will slowly die over time (PLS DO NOT ARGUE ABOUT THIS, ITS A FACT). Instead of paying 100 bucks on a headphone pair which will degrade over time, I would rather have a headphone pair (even I would pay a thousand bucks for it) which will last for a lifetime. Again, that's just me!
You could always use a USB-C DAC dongle, so I have never really understood the complaint about no headphone jack, and probably why most consumers get it. They understand that USB-C was developed to be a one for all IO. It seems that your preference is more to do with being unwilling to change? The USB-C DAC on my headphones just hook up and stay there permanently as it works on my phone, tablet and laptop.
@@andyH_England You right, you right. What you are saying is kinda like taking away one's rights (does not matter whether that person was invoking or using that right(s) in their daily life or not, but I digress). I don't mind USB C ports at all. They are AMAZINGGGGG piece of tech. 10/10 ign. Just give me 2 of them so I can plug in my charger and listen to audio at the same time. Why are they just giving 1 port then? That's the main and ONLY reason why I am using an iPhone right now. (ironic, I know) I can use a dongle and listen to audio while charging the phone using the mag safe charger. Works great. Fantastic. Now I can play games without worrying about draining the battery. Also I can watch content even when my battery is critically low. If they don't want to give 3.5 mm headphones jacks (even though they are dirt cheap), then fine. No worries. Give me another USB C port instead (a bit more expensive than 3.5 to them). I don't care then. Again, I don't mean to anger or annoy anyone. No one is going to listen anyways. People like me have no hope for the return of the headphone jack. We have LOST the war. (cringy, I know) I just wanted to see if there's anyone else like me who is still holding onto the 3.5 mm headphones for mobile usage. At the end, companies like making money and selling bluetooth earbuds makes them some bucks. So good for them I guess.
@@appledore I also have an iPhone and when I am playing music through it with the Lightning, I also have the MagSafe Battery Pack to increase my battery life and that has a Lightning port in case I need to charge (you can charge the iPhone through the battery pack port). It does mean another outlay, but I use the Magsafe battery pack on a daily basis stuck 24/7 and it means I can get 12hrs plus SoT.
Yes, this is a repost - I think had so much of the Pixel 6 comparison on my brain that I mixed it up with the Galaxy S21 and got stuck thinking the S21 had only two cameras. Regardless, I should have been better about checking my script rather than hitting the record button so soon after writing it. Sometimes when you're really trying to get through content, stuff like this slips through the cracks. Apologies for the mixup, thanks for still watching!
Samsung wants to increase price of s22. So they kept it price around 55k₹, so they can get up than the fe price. So expect now it to be 69k₹ nearly to apple iphone 13 mini’s
What really sold me on this phone and made me buy it yesterday is Samsungs update policy. The fact that it gets 4 OS upgrades is great value.
isnt it 3 years for software and 4 for security?
@@xrealx369 nope, it's the cheapest phone with 4 major Os upgrades
Kinda pathetic that Google has 3 years… like they are literally the devs from android….
What does that mean? We get android 15?
@@user1fja98dnaiid android 16
I've been using the S21FE for 2 weeks now and its a great phone at the price range! with pro mode in camera, you'll be able to save raw images and when you edit those on lightroom they look so darn good that almost look like they've been clicked from a DSLR. This phone doesnt hold back from any aspects. If you're planning for it in 2022, go for it.
hi man i have question for u,i am looking forward to buy this one or some other samsung,i like s21 fe a lot bcs of his look and green colour,but every video i watched about that phone shows how shit the battey is.So how long does ur battery last pe day with how much screen time?
You have version 128 or 256GB?
@@ЛукаПопадић It could be better, honestly. If you're a heavy use user, wouldn't recommend. Specially if you play a lot.
I got a 128gb unlocked one (they didn't have 256gb in stock and I needed a new phone that day or I would have got it) for only 500 bucks at Best Buy. Super good value for that price. Idk why they had a 200 dollar discount but when I saw that I decided to buy. I switched from a 4G note 10 plus and I'm very happy with my new s21 FE 5G so far, especially since it cost less than half the s22 ultra that I was considering.
I must say this is is a perfect package
I do like this phone, but they should have added the headphone jack and kept MicroSD from S20FE. That would have made it more of a winner!
S21 fe has deals going on in best buy $499 for the 126gb and $570 for the 256gb. Probably the better device compared to its competition.
Note: that’s only with carrier activation
@@noratown what does that mean?
@@moritzkarbacher9875 it meant, at the time, that the prices Dedsiika posted were only true if you activate your phone in Best Buy. You can't just buy an unlocked phone. Has to be with a carrier contract
@@noratown ah okay...thanks
There's good deals on it and now Samsung is good at updates. I also like that it looks like the Ultra. If I needed a phone this year I'd consider it.
Indeed, just got this for 350, and at that price, it's just amazing imo.
I just love the bezels on it
@@gogudelagaze1585 Hi, where did you buy it from for 350?
@@tahmidahmed4239 In some countries there are many people selling "second hand" new phones that they get from their carriers through special offers and such for "free", so there's a big market of low cost mid-tier phones.
@@gogudelagaze1585 I bought the S21 FE off of a website called BackMarket. I was going to order A53 but that has worse screen-to-body ratio than my A51. Am I glad I cancelled that order and got this instead.
I have a few thoughts from a unique perspective. Back story- we got the Kyocera duro force when it was released end of 2014, my husband is still currently using the exact one he got. I upgraded to the pro when t was released in 2016. I'm using it now to make this comment. Needless to say, we don't upgrade often. These phones have been TANKS. Literally being run over with a snow plow, thrown at the shop wall, and dropped into dirty dish water. No issues.
I want an upgrade, partly because I want a cute glittery case which I can't get for the Kyocera, also it's just time. 6 ish years is a hundred in tech time lol. *Ehem GLITTER case*
1. My s21fe should arrive tomorrow, it's olive. So should the glitter case with a fabulous rhinestone ring on the back. Bougie but functional.
2. Cost wasn't a factor. Cost seems to be the biggest factor discussed in deciding on which phone to get which I understand but it didn't play a roll here.
3. I did NOT want a glass backed phone, our rough and tumble life with 5 little ones and 3 dogs, and an outdoor/mechanics lifestyle doesn't suit "luxury" phones.
4. I don't need my phone to game or process fancy information. Just make calls and texts, occasional YT&FB, and to read/edit PDF. I don't care about lag in response time for a game accelerator....in the mustang tho...I can fix that ;-).
5. I don't care how close the the s22 release date it was released lol.
In short, fancy but not luxury, fast but not speedy, tough but can have cutesy cases. Seems like a match made in the factory to me.
After undergoing 4 updates, the overheating problem has improved greatly!
I was carry mine in a fanny pack and it got really hot so I was taking it out because it was so hot then thought maybe I should remove the clear case they sent me with it. As I did start to remove it I dropped it on the pavement but the wild thing is it blows up and catches on fire. Only had it for less than 2 months. .....
Did another update dated 1 Aug 22 on the 12th Aug 22 and the overheating issues returned to bad. Damn!
i got the s21 fe for $500 at AT&T. did the "next up" as well, so i'll be able to upgrade when the s23 comes out. looking at this years' lackluster s22 lineup (smaller batteries, variable refresh only going down to 40hz, and an ultra that's really a note(i'm not a note fan), i'm happy with my fe for now.
how much time does ur battery lasts per day ?
@@ЛукаПопадић battery life is the worst part of the phone, id say if i start at 100% and dont charge at, my phone will die around 6-8pm
@@ЛукаПопадић so maybe 12 hours with only 4-6 hours of screen on time
Just purchased this in the UK for £595 which included graphite buds 2 so it made the phone effectively £505, which I thought was pretty good value - It is only the 128GB/6GB version but that is more than enough for me as a standard user. Upgraded from an S9 that has a shot battery and charging port and have no regrets :) Also nice to get a Snapdragon 888 chip in a Samsung phone over here, usually get the Exynos version in the flagships which apparently eat through battery more quickly.
Grr😂 I've just ordered it. Paying £30 a month for a 2 year contract. Making it £720.
I mean its cheaper than my other phone which it older but still. Who did you buy it off. I'm with Sky
@@abbiestephenson1329 I got mine from appliances direct. I purchaesd my S9 from Sky on contract back in 2018 and when I worked out the cost(about £1,175) I vowed never again. I am still with Sky but just pay £10 per month for my SIM only. I appreciate you need to have the cash outlay in one go but it is definitely more cost effective 👍
@@jamespeters5043 my contact is broken down.
22.39 for the phone and 8.00 for the sim.
It was gonna be around 39.00 but I used data out of the Sky piggyback which took a decent chunk out of the price. I'm worried I got ripped off. There's nothing I can do about it now but as soon as I hear discount then I jump on it😂
😂only called Sky up to ask about my payments for the other phone and I ended up getting a swap
How are you getting on with the s21 fe, 6 months later? Id mobile are doing it for 23.99 a month on a 24 month contract and I'm tempted. How's battery life?
My phone stopped working very well as a phone recently. It wasn't receiving text messages, the voicemail wasn't working, and it wouldn't ring for phone calls. Plus my Phone hadn't gotten any updates since January 2019. I finally got a Samsung Galaxy 21 fe today. I'm excited to use it. I'm gonna miss 3 features though: a removable battery, SD card support, and a headphone jack with a built in DAC.
Same here. My current phone has last 2 and it feels so aweful parting with these features for a relatively litter better cameras.
I like phones that are wide in display. No complaints about that from me.
I may have gotten too used to Xperias haha
Samsung did a good job with the colours for this model. White one is my favorite.
I would buy the S21FE just because it has snapdragon. Here in europe we always get the exynos version of the samsung flagships but this chip is pretty underwhelming. So choosing the Fan Edition is a no brainer for me.
Its also exynoss
@@siavashhatef5623
Snapdragon 888 in EU
Yeah that's true...I used Samsung smartphones nearly 8 years in a row and always with Exynos. That's a big bummer if you know there is a better version out there with snapdragon. I'm really looking forward to it :)
the Exynos being a shortsell is a bit of an exaggeration though. Most regular consumers would not care if it was Exynos or Snapdragon though as long as it games well and operates well, something the Exynos does well albeit a bit worse than the Snapdragon. I dont see a problem with either as both Exynos and Snapdragon chips are manufactured and made by Samsung
I was going to go with the S21 FE but the screens on small flagship phones have gotten too big. I really liked my S9 with a 5.8" screen, it was perfect size. My S21 is bigger and it's taking some getting used to, especially being a mechanic.
The phone isn't the big
6.1 ain't that big
I just kept myself a couple of months and I feel rewarded right now. Where I live, it is now 550 USD, I was thinking to get S22 but when I got the chance to replace my old S10 for 250 USD, I went for it. Cost me only 300 USD. Never expected that, I was willing to pay more. Next time I will use the same strategy. :)
I'm buying today for £300 second hand but perfect condition.
I got the S21 FE today for 380$ at Xfinity Mobile with An Upgrade not bad I got a good Deal and phone feels and does what the S series Flagships can do for less $$ , I recommend this in May 3 , 2022
I upgraded my main line from a slippery S9 to this S21 and I love the size. It's perfect for my large hands and easier to read the content without my glasses :)
Upgraded from my a10e, it's a huge upgrade but it was worth it!
Hi, Joshua. At 4:57, you mentioned that the phone did heat up quite a bit with more intensive tasks like long time gaming. So how about video chats, vlogging, or just shooting videos in general? Does it overheat? Does it become lagging and even unusable?
No it doesn't ovrheat
Yes my overheated and as I removed it from my bag I could hardly hold it so I thought I might should remove the clear case they sent me and as I did I dropped it on my driveway but it exploded and then caught on fire
I got my unlocked S21 FE 256GB for 285 USD. I traded in my S10e. So far very happy with it.
Just ordered my s21fe 256gb for $419 USD as an upgrade from my s10e 256gb. . No trade, I'm goin to keep it around as an emergency. Solid phone the s10e! Right now they're 50% off for the s20fe 128gb or s21fe 128gb. I got the 256gb for an extra 70 USD though. Hope the s21fe will be a solid phone. May want to trade in for the s22 flagship or even the s23 if it turns out to improve like bringing back headphone jacks and sd slots! How is your phone doing these days?
@@juanleezy5748 it's still working well. I'm happy with it. I got a Galaxy watch4 and Buds2 as well. They work seamlessly. My wife traded in her S10e for a S22+ for 670 bucks. In comparison to S21 FE, just a few minor upgrades. It's got a premium look. The back panel is made of glass and better camera and processor. But I just don't think it'd be worth the upgrade from S21 FE.
@@ruckus9863 hey man could u tell me how would u rate battery on ur phone,thats the only thing right now that would drag me away from buying it
@@ЛукаПопадић I wouldn't say great. The battery capacity is good. Significant improvement from S10e but due to its screen size difference and higher refresh rate(120hz), actual usage time is about the same.
Tbh this looks more like the s22 then the s21 line. Tbh kinda wish this was called the s22e
I noticed that too, the wider rails on the side are very s22 more than s21
Just bought mine today I love it
It's a nice phone I love mine too
I agree the timing in bringing out the phone wasn’t good. I liked the S20 FE, plus it had the headphone jack and expandable storage. Pass on this one, great video and thank you.
S20 FE does not have headphone jack
@@xrayjay6226 bless your soul!
Just got the S21FE5G and I'm on day 3. I may have to turn off the 120 htz display if NY battery continues to be weak. I make it from 6am to 5pm before I'm plugging in for a partial refill before bed at 10pm. But other than the battery not being 10/10 it's great.
How is the battery now?
Yes it has a terrible battery.
You just got a bad one then, no battery issues on mine.
is it still going on???
@@luisrazormax2861 I've had mine 5 days and the battery life has just started getting really good. I think early reviews (and user opinions) were formed on devices where no software updates had been released, and the phone hadn't optimised itself yet.
I bought it for 1 reason. I live in Europe and the FE is the only variant that has Snapdragon. Otherwise I would go with the S22+. I refuse to pay the same prices as US and get an inferior model.
Yeah, can't get myself to buy the s22 for the same reason.. Guess I'll go for the s21fe, just wish it had a smaller screen
Thank u 4 the review. Only thing putting me off from buying this, is the fact that they don't give the charger as optional for free. The last Samsung I had was the S3 in 2012.
Welcome to having a decent phone in 2022.
It makes more sense for us in Europe, who didn't get SD version of s21 series
It's a great phone. My biggest gripe with it is that the standard camera is great, but the telephoto camera and the wide-angle camera are pretty terrible
Also, I haven't heard a single review mention this
Great video and yes I did enjoy my tea while watching it.
I really think that using voice typing as leverage for the pixel is kinds ridiculous... I have literally never seen anyone using it. Even my blind neighbour told me he prefers an add-on for blind people that he uses, it's much faster for him to type rather than speaking and getting mistakes constantly.
Samsung describes the fe as slim and sleek. They forgot 0 grips so it will probably break accidentally from slipping out of hands. 2 month's and no visible cracks. But the first 2 week period. It slipped through my grasp at least once a day
Let's get the price out the way...there 599 everywhere and less on ebay so ....at that price it's a winner
The Pixel 6 is also around £100 less in the UK and S21FE is about £140 less, so S21FE is still £60 more. I would still buy the Pixel 6, between these two. At $699 it is terrible value and def an easy miss.
The deal I got on the S21 FE made it $350 cheaper than the S22 base model. Plus Samsung threw in a pair of Galaxy Buds Pro for free. That made the decision on which phone to buy a no brainer.
So many RUclipsrs are oblivious to the fact that there's a Note 7 FE, thus making the S21 FE the third FE phone.
0:56 I don't see a Lincoln the description
For all people from the US that have the snapdragon 888, is the battery life really that bad? It's mixed online and a bit confusing. Some say the s21 Fe has horrible battery while others say it's great. I know it depends on each user and how they use their phones but it seems like battery life would be around the same for each user.
Right now Best Buy is selling it for $549..... At that price or lower it's an easy phone to recommend. But not at its original retail....
The removed headphone jack and SD card support is an absolute dealbreaker...
I have finally accepted that it's time to get upgraded.. times change, technology is better , we can't stay stuck in the past, enjoy the new forget the old
@@LilDevlBtch "Better". TWS-s are in no way better, apart from the fact thag cables aren't in the way. It has a worse sound quality overall, and it is very wasteful, and damaging to the enverionment. (I use both wired earphones and a Galaxy Buds Plus so I tried both)
Another great video! Nice one.. Thanks..
I wish I could have 1 for my online class🙆
From Philippines🇵🇭
Can you tell me about the haptic feedback? What kind of motor is it using and does it feel good while typing? Im coming from a poco x3 pro with a decent vibration motor but lack of optimizations and it feels cheap.
Love your reviews 🤩👍 always briefly detailed with lots of helpful information without needlessly long video
What's the game name on 4:32 ?!.. looks fun and easy on the time
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what do you feel about this phone now that is cheaper than a pixel 6? Does it make sense to by now as against a pixel 6
The biggest plus to this compared to the S21 and S22 is the larger battery in this. I have the S21 Ultra and am looking to sell it and downgrade so I can buy a tablet as well. I'm looking at either this or the S22 but the rumored 3700ish mah battery is a big strike against it. 4000-4500 should be the standard for base flagship phones.
Optimisations dude. s21 fe had worse than s21 batterylife by (minutes to one hour)
Just get a s21 plus it gets great battery or a pixel 5a both have great battery life
I see battery life, plus its better than my A70. And smaller. Faster. But the camera on the S22 attracts me a little more. Sadly both only exynos models are available in my area.
I still hearing android authority intro opening transition audio, 😭😭😭
for a country with no Pixel 6, this phone is the real deal.
Actually consider the price now over the years or update. The running cost is lower than S22.
How does it work on snaphat and instagram ? For video recording? Please help me
Good Evening Sir JV 💚
Hi there! How do i prevent my S21 FE camera turning off after a minute or two of inactivity? I need it to stay on to capture birds at the right time..but during waiting, it turns off.
im torn with the s21 and s21 fe i have the s20 but the screen looks like a plane hit a ton of birds in flight.
I'm getting this around 600$ right now as compared to a 1000$ S22 base model. Is it still worth it to go for S22 base model?
No
I want to buy the s21 fe any clue whether its price is gonna drop after the launch today or not??
Can you suggest which color variant of S21FE will pickup least smudges?
Probably white
well, i am watching in my S21 FE
Im not sure if I should get it for 700€ in offer with a Galaxy Watch 4?
Now that the 22s are out, what’s your take on the FE?
imo, since im a student, im using the S21FE right now, and im loving it. it handles okay. S22 is a little bit more expensive here in Malaysia, but yea, for a student, i think the S21FE is enough
@@haziqmahadzir how is your experience about battery life?Could it last whole day with a more than normal ussage
What is the game you were playing at 4:32, that car game...
How many years of software updates will it receive ?
T-Mobile is giving it away for free with the top data plan, plus trade-in. Pretty much a no-brainer. Got it this past Sunday and absolutely loving it. Only got the 6GB version but the processor seems to handle things like a total pro. I'm sure apps get put to sleep sooner than the 8 GB model, but I'm very happy with the performance of the phone. And the screen is absolutely gorgeous, the battery is strong enough that I keep 120 hz on, very smooth overall.
I got tired of waiting for s22 and so i bought the s21 fe. Best decision ever
How's battery life?
Would this be good as a first android? I’m thinking of switching from Apple
Yup this or go for standard s21 if you want smaller like iphone 12/13 size phone.
Is ok... But now outside gets really hot...
what did not work segement can these be fixed with the future updates??
Nice video👍
Seems like you had a slight batter life problem as well ...
I got both s21 fe and the s22!
I prefer a telephoto lens so that's why I chose a S21 over the FE
@@andrei.bogdan ok so does the S21. The 64mp is better then the 8
@@elliekim6666 The S21 doesn't have a telephoto lens
@@pixels_per_inch yes it does smh. 12mp ultra wide and wide lens with a 64mp telephoto lens smh go actually read the specs
@@elliekim6666 Well yeah, except the telephoto lens is not actually telephoto (or what people call zoom). The difference between the main camera and "telephoto" is 1.1x. the S21 FE actually has a 3x optical zoom lens
S21 have 64 mp telephoto camera but it’s only hybrid zoom s21 fe does 3 x optical zoom
What game did you play in this video?
Hey Joshua, I have a option to choose between S21 FE and the Xiaomi 11T Pro? My primary goal is the software and the smooth and fast phone. What to choose?
S21 fe better , if you are not a heavy gamer !!
Screen refresh rate bug makes it slow motion phone
Unfortunately its been for while yet there's still no fix for it
Using exynos, return it after less than week of use
Portland, JAMAICA in the Building !!!!!!!!!!
whats the game in 4:32 ?
Rush Rally Origins
my S21 FE 5G (Exynos) seems to have a refresh rate bug. There are times when the refresh rate will drop way below 60Hz, causing huge lag and stutters in the animation across the entire UI. Usually, I have to restart the phone for it to be smooth again. However, after some time, the refresh rate will plummet again. I honestly do not know if this is software or hardware related. The phone is updated to the latest version and it also occurs even if all recent apps are cleared. Im not alone? 🙄
Right? I bought it just for the photoshoot of my start up company only. Planning to use it after being disappointed by Note 9, S20, S20 FE all equipped with Exynoss variant here. I will return it tomorrow, never going back to Samsung device that have 2 different chipset. I'll planning to buy Flip 4 though
Im also ve that issue, its seems to happen when the face unlock its active and at the same time the lights around are poor or less bright enviroment, i ve the same exynos 2100 processor, its not a big deal but it bothers me when it happens.
possible reason that one UI will reduce the refresh rate to maximize battery life just like other OEM such as MIUI
I'm having the same issue. What I do to counter back the problem is simply by activating camera or open high graphic games to boost up the CPU back and the fps. I also not sure what's the reason behind this problem
It's a software bug. I found a simple way to fix it (not permanently, just wait for next update). If this happens, simply lock the phone again and wait for like 2 seconds and unlock it. Done. If the next update still won't fix the bug, then i would be disappointed by Samsung.
07:06 yeah i learn the hard way to avoid google hardware... nice camera, and a whole lot of problems.
I've had no problems with my Pixel 6 guess I'm lucky
What's the name of the racing game?
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s21fe for £100 or the s22+ for £300?
which is a better option, the S21 FE or the new A53 5G?
Get the galaxy s21 FE!!! Its waterproof and support wireless charging!!!!
You are comparing a 30k phone with a 70k phone
@@pumkin_muffins wrong, the s21 fe is 650 euros and the A53 is 400 euros
I live in Indonesia and on 1 December 2022 I updated to Android 13!
What is the car game he played ?
This time around I was going purely for battery life and not how the phone performed or even how it looked. I had the S10 and the battery was absolute dog shit, so the s21 FE was perfect choice for it's price, battery and even smoother to hold with the plastic back.
can the battery hold for a day or more than a day?
@@luisrazormax2861 Easily
@@yeon723 how much per day do u use ur phone and which apps,every video i watched about s21 fe everyone says how battery cant least long bcs of strong processor
@@ЛукаПопадић I actually don't watch a lot of videos on my phone, if I do it would be on youtube and not frequently when I'm working. Normal apps like IG, facebook, chatting on whatsapp, browsing forums. It still lasts a day easily and I'm only charging it up to 85%
Sorry Josh, but the price... IT'S OVER 9,000!!! (In Philippine Peso, of course, and sorry, I can't help myself).
This or the a52s?
The other option that is not mentioned . Get the s21 at a discount of you cannot wait for the 22
@Chip Stowe the option I mentioned was to get the s21 for a cheaper price since one cannot wait for the s22. The s 21 can be found for less than 600.
Could u let us know how the haptics are on this phone ,coz I heard a lot of people say they're pretty bad or average ....could u compare it to the regular s21
It’s not very strong. It’s weaker than the S21
@@xxxxGoOcHxxxx is it a thud or a buzz?
@@saiachuth7666 I’d say more of a buzz
@@xxxxGoOcHxxxx then it's sort of a disappointment
Same on S22. They changed from a Y Axis motor to a Z Axis motor which crapped the haptics and vibration.
Where I live they gave this 20% discount + Samsung is doing a 100 euro cashback so it end up being roughly 519 euros 😳
I can get this right now for £300 without discounts or trade in
256gb variant
Ohhh that's what FE stands for
I got my S21 FE from my local phone service provider in my country for $500. Loving it so much but sometimes Im noticing frame drops and Im just browsing not even gaming and I need to lock and unlock it. Probably because I got the Exynos.
the battery drain fast ...is it true ??
@@oussamaabderrahmane3223 the battery is ok, it will last you a day on 120hz on casual use. Not gaming.
@@anythingrandom1900 what do u mean by casual use,how much screen time
I like bigger screens. I don't have small hands.
got the normal s21 5g
My only complaint is xbox gamepass doesn't work. At least for now. Believe it is the Xbox app or development....
Hi!
Im currently sitting on a samsung galaxy s10 and thinking about upgrading, 21 FE came to my mind as well as s22. Still havent decided yet.
The reason I bought the s10 over other phones is for its crisp high def screen, its resolution is 1440 x 3040 pixels. Looking over at gsmarena, both 21FE AND s22 have 1080 x 2400 pixels res and 25% less ppi density. Why are screens (arguably) worse on newer models? Whats going on?
However price of 21FE has dropped to 533 USD where I live. Is it worth it for that kind of money or is it better to hold on few more months? Or will a 22FE come out soon?
why not just get a s20FE then and save at least $100 usd?
Can not unlock the bootloader very disappointed
What game is that
Reupload?
I regret buying this phone.. the storage sucks it doesn't charge as long as my old Samsung. so sad..
Which is that game at 4:35 ?
I would go for any FE or any flagship (Samsung or Google) phone that would have a headphone jack.
But that's just me (among a dwindling population who cares about a 3.5 mm jack).
I hate bluetooth (tech and headphones).
Why I hate bluetooth headphones?
Mainly because of OCD.
You see I cannot handle components which have a Li Ion battery inside it. You pay so much money only to get a product whose battery will slowly die over time (PLS DO NOT ARGUE ABOUT THIS, ITS A FACT). Instead of paying 100 bucks on a headphone pair which will degrade over time, I would rather have a headphone pair (even I would pay a thousand bucks for it) which will last for a lifetime. Again, that's just me!
You could always use a USB-C DAC dongle, so I have never really understood the complaint about no headphone jack, and probably why most consumers get it. They understand that USB-C was developed to be a one for all IO. It seems that your preference is more to do with being unwilling to change? The USB-C DAC on my headphones just hook up and stay there permanently as it works on my phone, tablet and laptop.
@@andyH_England You right, you right. What you are saying is kinda like taking away one's rights (does not matter whether that person was invoking or using that right(s) in their daily life or not, but I digress).
I don't mind USB C ports at all. They are AMAZINGGGGG piece of tech. 10/10 ign. Just give me 2 of them so I can plug in my charger and listen to audio at the same time. Why are they just giving 1 port then?
That's the main and ONLY reason why I am using an iPhone right now. (ironic, I know) I can use a dongle and listen to audio while charging the phone using the mag safe charger. Works great. Fantastic.
Now I can play games without worrying about draining the battery. Also I can watch content even when my battery is critically low.
If they don't want to give 3.5 mm headphones jacks (even though they are dirt cheap), then fine. No worries. Give me another USB C port instead (a bit more expensive than 3.5 to them). I don't care then.
Again, I don't mean to anger or annoy anyone. No one is going to listen anyways. People like me have no hope for the return of the headphone jack. We have LOST the war. (cringy, I know) I just wanted to see if there's anyone else like me who is still holding onto the 3.5 mm headphones for mobile usage. At the end, companies like making money and selling bluetooth earbuds makes them some bucks. So good for them I guess.
@@appledore I also have an iPhone and when I am playing music through it with the Lightning, I also have the MagSafe Battery Pack to increase my battery life and that has a Lightning port in case I need to charge (you can charge the iPhone through the battery pack port). It does mean another outlay, but I use the Magsafe battery pack on a daily basis stuck 24/7 and it means I can get 12hrs plus SoT.
@@appledore If you want a flagship with a headphone jack you can get the Asus Zenfone 8, the Sony Xperia 1 III or 5 III.
@@andyH_England yup. That works too. 👍