I've had this phone for almost 3 weeks now and I have absolutely no issues with it. I've seen many negative reviews about the S21 FE however I think it's a great phone. If you expect your phone to act like a laptop then buy a laptop. And in 2022 I believe all smartphones are up to par when looking at technology.
People are pretty much hating it because it doesn't have SD card slot and because of it's price, but if you can get it for under 500$, it's an absolute steal.
I think for a phone to be considered a fan edition then the features offered should actually cater to the fans. A lot of people want that micro SD slot and headphone jack. Samsung should bring those back as exclusives to the line.
Bought the green one. My first Samsung since 2009. Been Xiaomi, Google, Huawei, Honor, Sony, Oppo, Realme, Nokia, ZTE and Meizu user since 2010. And best part is - Got the Snapdragon version of the S21 FE. 😊
I honestly prefer plastic back. I used my Pixel 2 XL for 2 years before upgrading to other devices. It feels so good in the hand and I feel ok with it being naked. For my glass phones I don't feel secure to use it without any case.
Sometimes I only come here to see Jaime pronouncing his name. Great vid btw, I think this S21 FE will be the flagship killer the S20 FE intended to be (when the price receive some devaluation)
Thanks Jaime for your honest review, I'm very happy to upgrade from my S20 FE which I do really like. I found myself never even getting half way to capacity on my 128gb sd card in my S20 FE so I think I'll be fine without it. The deal on Samsungs website gave me an enhanced trade in value of 500 for my S20 FE and 100 instant rebate so I got the 256gb 8G for just under 100 bucks. Pretty much a no brainer thanks to your review.
I hate when youtubers say "the last year CPU it is still ok/good/all right, today" Really??? What do you use that CPU for? Powering a space ship? Jeeeez... Synthetic benchmarks are just.... marketing and 💩 How many times during your daily use, will the CPU reach the top score listed on Antutu??? People use their phones on average 2-3 years before replace them. This stupid marketing 💩💩💩 with 20% faster or 15% less power hungry, or 12k nits brightness should be taken with a whole load of salt.
I got my S21fe almost two weeks ago trading in my S20fe for 375.00. It was an awesome deal they gave me brand new Galaxy buds whit like the colors of my phone. I'm very happy with the S21fe it's miles better than the S20fe . It's a beautiful phone, pics and video do it no justice at all , it looks li,like, a flagship device period. It's has to be twice as fast as my old phone and I thought I would be pissed off that they removed the SD card but it's cool ,because I got the white 256 8g model. Anyone thinking of getting one , you will be pleased the cameras are amazing.
Thank you, Jaime, for the very complete and honest review of the Galaxy S 21 FE. I totally agree with your statements on Fan Edition Phones. Samsung was looking to the younger generations to be the masses who needed a phone at a reduced price, right before the S22 Series launch. The price will continue to drop after next week. Good, solid specs, nothing knocking this out of the park, you would not expect that. Thanks for your hard work.
@Carl Gunderson What I meant was not for the overall sales but just to keep the sales numbers up. I know they have been losing sales year over year, but you still see bundles and sales many months after a product has been launched, ether by them or carriers and, why many say its better to wait as you can get a good device but for much cheaper than msrp. Buddy of mine got a great carrier deal on a a52 for $99 which is a steal for what he got
@Carl Gunderson yeah that's true trying to make a deal sweeter to push people to upgrade. But seems a bit backwards to also offer 4 years of os and 5 years of security updates even some of there mid range devices unless they don't plan to fullfill that promise which would be pretty scummy. And I agree on the used market. Samsung's lose there value much faster than other models. I also read recently that they brought the s20fe back into production for some reason. Must mean there new stuff isn't selling so well then lol
Great video I have been watching so many s21 fe videos lately and yours was one of the best. I am for sure going to buy this phone as it covers everything I use a phone for. 👍👍
Nah man.. Im good. My S20fe 5g is good enough.. The S21fe has a slightly smaller screen with no micro SD card slot.. And the cameras aren't that far off either. I'd get the newer one if I didn't have the S20fe already
I totally agree. I also use the s20 fe and i have no problems except of the memory (128) which i had to expand. With the newer model i suppose i would have to go with the 256 version which is more expensive so there is no reason to upgrade
I feel stupid my network provider managed to sell it to me. I upgraded from an A70 and yes the cameras, performance etc is much better but its shocking that it literally has the same memory as my old phone with no SD slot -_- I would've gone for an oppo x3 or oneplus 9
Wow you guys care that much for the micro SD card lol... no offense but I had like the worst phone so the s21 fe was a lot more worth it compared to the s20 fe
Thanks for reviewing this unit as, what it is and not what's coming out from Samsung. People are looking at this phone because they don't want, or just don't care about the newest phone and just want the truth and opinion on this particular phone right now. Nice job 👌 and thanks again for being considerate.
Bought one last week as our parent company moved us all to their new database which is not supported on iphone, and provided us all A51s which were rather ordinary to be kind The 21 FE was certified to work so i got one and the price of $650au it was the same cost as the A73 and just around the same cost as the A53 as well Coming from the iphone 12 this is super smooth, love 120hz, the samsung apps are quite non intrusive, its comfortable, the screen colours are great, and it never lags. Would not have paid $1000 for it which was the original price but at $650, wow what a great phone. No regrets at all
The removal of expandable memory kills my enthusiasm for this phone. It was the last hardware feature that separated Samsung from its competitors, and now that it's gone I see no reason to get this S21 FE over a Pixel 6.
There is only one reason for samsung phones over een pixel... less bugs. The pixel is a great phone but how can google screw up there own software so much?
I got the 128gb storage, you can dedicate 6 gigs of storage to act as ram. It's all SSD anyways so 6 gigs of ram and another 6 from storage is 12 gigs 😁. It's handled every game I've thrown at it on max settings without 1 hiccup or stutter. It handles heat displacement extremely well. The cameras are awesome. I took a video of a bee on a dandelion and zoomed it and you could clearly see the pollen dust on her face and her tongue locking up the pollen. No pixelation what so ever. On long distance shots though it does blur a little on max zoom. As others have mentined expandable storage and a headphone jack would be nice but everything is going wireless. This phone can charge another phone wirelessly (it under battery settings) It's an amazing phone and I am extremely satisfied.
@@jeffreyandia5179 It's a new Samsung feature called "RAM Plus", a feature in which you can relegate a certain amount of your storage to dedicate it as Virtual RAM
@@echo021 It's a new Samsung feature called "RAM Plus", a feature in which you can relegate a certain amount of your storage to dedicate it as Virtual RAM
A very good comparison. Except you forgot to metion that the s20 Fe had an SD card slot, and came with the charger included in the box. Making it a better value option. Other then that, the review is spot on. The screen and the camera are better then on the s20fe, colors are more natural. S20fe still a good values galaxy to get new, and the software bugs have all been fixed thankfully. S21 fe would be a flagship serial killer if it had an SD card though ...
I got an iPhone 12 as my daily driver, but I got the S21FE as a company phone and since then I'm not able to leave it down. WTF, I like it so much that I'm thinking of switching to S22 Ultra.
@@frankellis9627 "phased out" is only used by companies like apple and samsung to say we are forcing you to spend more money than you have to. Headphone jacks being removed forced brand loyal people to but a dongle, not giving your phone expandable memory is only because they want you to feel pressured to buy the higher storage model. By removing the power brick and adding cables that connect to USB C instead of USB a is just another way to force consumers to spend more money.
I got this yesterday, got the s22 ultra on 25th Feb. Am in the UK. The s21 FE is far superior in battery life, speed, picture quality. As the S21 FE is snapdragon and S22 Ultra is exynos.
I'm coming from an S7. I think if you're coming from an older phone. This one is great! If you already have a S20 FE then keep that one because that phone is great!
@@MissSmurfey i watch like 2 hours of yt and play games here and there i get 6hours and 48 minutes screen on time i have this phone for like a month and i love it
@@julivega4785 did it take a week or 2 to get better battery? I am on day 6 and get 5hrs on screen time. Hoping it improves over the next week or so? 😕
Thank you Sir Jaime sexy Rivera now I will purchase S21 FE been skeptical first if its worth it compared to Xiaomi Mi 12 but from the specs yes Processor Snapdragon 888 with 8gb Ram this goes for me Salamat watching from Philippines🙏💯👌 great review👍👍👍
This phone itself isn’t bad by any means but it’s clearly NOT a good deal, like the S21 will definitely get cheaper once the S22 series comes out and in some areas is better than the S21 FE. Once the S22 series comes out and if samsung prices them the same as the s21 last year, there’s basically no reason to get this FE, Also the FE has a 120hz only panel, meaning it will chew through battery life, it isn’t adaptive refresh rate 120hz like the s21 where it saves battery
Id say only get the FE if it’s on a discount like say around $500 or less. If not then there’s absolutely no reason to get this phone and i agree with him^ the display could be concerning since 120hz only means it chews thru battery so fast vs adaptive refresh rate
@Carl Gunderson I mean a lot of people prefer adaptive refresh rate due to people liking more battery life. Let’s say if a video supports any hz that isn’t 60 or 120 it can go to that hz to not waste unneeded hz
It is too expensive at $699 but now you can get them for $499 in which case FE is really the smart Frugal Edition. Much better bang for the buck compare to the Pixel 5a. This is what FE should be targeting price wise. Higher performance lower price. And it would definitely be better to have a SD card slot and 3.5 audio jack!
Honestly don't know the fuzz about 4k on phones, 1080p should be good enough. I care about 4k if its on big screen TV, won't settle for less. Got the same phone by the way and its really fun to use. Was actually thinking of getting A73 but its size just don't work for me. I want a phone that can easily fit in pants pocket, lol.
Really good review, thanks... but yes, I wish you'd pointed out the obvious: no headphone socket, no memory card slot. These two things are important for many users. Here in Switzerland, you can buy this phone at a high street store (InterDiscount) for 584 CHF, then claim 150 CHF of cashback from Samsung. 434 CHF ($452 USD) is a crazy cheap price for this premium 5G phone.
I've already got the S21 for $240 when I traded in the S9, so I guess I'll be passing on this. But I still want to see what you have to say about it the FE.
I trust you more than virtually any other RUclips reviewer, Jaime, so your recommendation carries a lot of weight. This may well be my next phone given the well documented problems with the Pixeal 6!
I just got it delivered yesterday, bought it unlock at Samsung for $399.00 with my A51 5G as a trade in, way cheaper than the apple SE for $429 WITH 64 GB storage and the looks of old tech.
man, s21 fe has battery draining issue (at least those are the units in my country that using exynoss). the phone itself over all is a good phone and i love it. but there are some discussions in samsung forum in my country that has many cases with battery draining issues. the worst one was a guy who only got 1h 20m SOT since 100% charge even he used soooooo little apps bcs he is a office worker. mine also has that battery draining problem. i wish they fix it ASAP.
@@leroyrs you cant switch to 60hz on samsung 21fe, the screen in 120hz. And samsung porcessor is bad for this phone, in eu we get the snapdragon 888 is better for the battery.
Sadly the 120Hz screen isn't adaptive at all, so battery life might not be that much better then the S21's. Also no SD card slot makes me really sad :( Still this will be my next phone
You can manually put 60hz and i think SD isn't such a big deal, but of course depends on what you have on your phone, for example my Mate 20 Pro (4 years old soon) barely used half of 128 gb, so it all depends on person.
The main camera in my S20 FE is fantastic, and seeing the photos from it posted in reddit or Instagram next to the flagship ones I cannot see how better it could be than the non FE editions. I admit the telezoom is more like A than S series though. I agree that the screen in the S20 FE seems to be not the best, I love the 120 hz but the screen of my previous S8+ seems (by memory) better in colors. Plastic is wonderful as a material. The battery life and that proximity non-sensor is a bit maddening xP but I got to like this strange smartphone for work specially.
@@jimmyd1337 according to what I read time ago in GSMarena the panel in the S21 FE is of higher quality, and the HDR to play videos I think is certified so it works with Netflix, although I don't use it. Hope your change to a S21 FE is for better (y) the S8+ indeed is excellent.
As somebody who's been using an iphone the past few years after my last Android the Note 8 I don't miss the micro SD card. Would it be nice ? Sure but with 256GB option is good enough for me on the reg S21. Same would go for the FE
I have an S20 FE and have no issues with it. Still runs lightning fast (enable RAMPlus to 6GB) and best of all, it's rocking a 256GB micro SD card. This one looks nicer, sure - but don't discount the first FE. Still strong in 2022
Bought the S20FE in April 2022 , stopped working 18 months later , a crap phone , what so called flagship phone lasts just 18 months ! Joke of a phone a total waste of money !
Switched to the Galaxy S21 FE a few months back and I gotta say, it's a powerhouse for the price! The display is smooth as butter, perfect for scrolling and watching videos. Plus, the camera captures crisp photos and videos, even on the go. Overall, it's a fantastic phone that keeps up with my busy life. One thing that worries me though is how scratch-prone the plastic back seems. I wouldn't want one accidental drop to ruin the phone's look. Thinking about getting a screen protector, but some can be bulky and affect the fingerprint sensor. Maybe a full-body wrap with a matte finish from gadgetshieldz would be cool? It would protect from scratches, add some grip, and even give the phone a unique look!
This is a great phone. Why does every reviewer sh!t on it? So what it has a plastic back, if someone didn't tell me I wouldn't know, feels just like the wife's s21+ that has a glass back, runs fine and it's a powerful phone that can actually be used unlike 🍎 powerful but restricted in my opinion. Not to mention what you get for the same cost as the iPhone 13. Suggestion: don't copy and paste the opinions of other reviews just because they got a lot of views on their video. Dear to be different and it will pay off.
Price is the only gripe with this phone, as TBH no phone is bad in 2022 as we are in a mature market with mostly solid choices, especially outside the US. So, for future-proofing, the 256GB/8GB model is $760 'ish and that for me is way too much for last year's chipset as we know a year old phone depreciates bigtime. For example the OP9 Pro and OPPO Find X3 Pro can all be had now for under £650, which is £100 less than the retail launch price of the S21FE. In fact I can buy an S21U for just a bit more! So, at the pricing the S21FE is bad value. Thankfully when we go to the marketplace to get what people are really willing to pay, eBay, we see it is already down to £530 for the base model, a saving of £170 in a few weeks. Expect further price drops to say under £500 when the S22 line is released and we are then talking sensibly. So, although I agree with the review that it is a solid, above-average choice, I disagree about the price, and feel that no one should pay full whack. Wait and you should get its "real" price of circa £500 with little bother, new from resellers.
I essentially migrated from the S8 Active (T-Mobile variant) to some unknown brands like Doogee/Ulefone (however as they're not recognized by AT&T I cannot use them), if I hadn't been spoiled by near modern quality devices such as the Armor 11 and S96 Pro, I would say from S8 Active to a S21 FE is a great transition. I am happy though, didn't need to pay full price for it. So here's to the phone carrying me for 5 years. My gripe is the finger print scanner is in a weird position. The lack of SD card is a bummer but not a deal breaker. That's about it. I'm just hoping the phone can at least get me 6 hrs of screen on time
@@danieltalebi1040 5 hours of SoT at most. With power save on (60hz too). So not as long as the Doogee or Ulefone, but hopefully after these coming years phone SoT should sky rocket.
Sad they took out expandable storage on this one as well. Cant find a decent upgrade to my S10+. How come all flagships have less features now, trend now is more expensive with less essential features 😒
@Carl Gunderson I switched after 7 years of 3 LG Phones (Rip LG Mobile). So far the package did convince me, sure its expensive, but I am happy. It needed a few days of changing behaviors, but now I happily daily drive one. Only thing to complain is the too-simple-basic mode. Its okay 99% of the time but LGs basic mode offered a few more sliders to make basic output better. Manual Mode works flawlessly, but Sony could improve that. I can recommend to give it a shot, maybe at a display device on your local electronics store.
@Carl Gunderson Yeah, I heard the US/Canada Smartphone Markets are crap af, because open devices basically dont get sold and everything is done with the oligopoly of phone providers that decide which phone to sell, basically. Here in Europe its no problem. You could greatly customize your stock look even without root, there are great launcher options out there. That shouldn't be a problem. I switched from LG UX to Stock and I felt comfortable after a few hours np. 21:9 also took a few days for me but tbh it's great and underrated for phones. It makes Feeds so much better, plus its better for one hand holding comfort. You know Galaxy Flip is already in the same aspect ratio category, we'll see 21:9 sooner or later. Not to mention, rounded + notched Displays are suuuch a waste of space like holy shit its so bad, the practical screen estate on the Xperia made me really happy. Day and night difference to the iPhone of my Sister. And regarding the extra side button, I accidentally clicked it once in 3 months, and I never cared about in that Time. You forget it np. Plus you can reprogram it how you lile with minimal effort, to make yourself a custom app shortcut or sth.
@Carl Gunderson Then you could conter argue that with iOS you voluntarely enter a jail because like... you don't customize personally, but if you wanted to you can't. Which is cursed. You have to work with what Apple offers. If ya dont like it your bad. With Android you have the option and its a few taps away.
@Carl Gunderson A52s 5G seems like a good deal though, amoled 120hz screen, headphone jack, stereo speakers, IP67 rating, camera with OIS, expandable storage. Only downside is its usb 2.0 which does not support video out. I miss samsung flagships which were the jack of all trades before. Every phone nowadays have compromises.
I have the 20FE I will not be purchasing another FE samsung phone. It is alright, gets the job done, but I think I am spending some serious money for a 22ultra when I can get my hands on one.
I rarely even record 4k in the main camera let alone the selfie one. It's nice to have but I rather have smaller storage size and smooth 1080p. I still don't get why manufacturers haven't use 1440p for video tho
same reason why most commercial phone displays haven't focused on getting 100% aRGB. There just isn't enough demand. Maybe if 1440p will become the standard of monitors then it will definitely happen. Also, optics is better than resolution. Good optics on a 1080p video is great. 4k video but poor anti-glare, haze and whatnot will yield poor video quality even if its 4k.
hello, what problems did you encounter with Samsung Galaxy s21 Fe in daily use you had problems with heating or instability at the wirelles connection?
I love the Samsung s21 FE it’s rocks I had no issues thanks so much for giving it a good rating most I heard don’t the 5G is awesome stays 5G even so my area doesn’t have a strong single it’s awesome I love Samsung I like apple phone I have I phone 11 pro with my courier it’s not good in my area Optus I am with Telstra a lot better but I adore the FE my first time getting a FE awesome
The other thing that I don't like about this phone is that the stabilization on its ultrawide camera is not good at all. It's very hard to take a good picture using the ultrawide, specially during the night - in fact, it's nearly impossible. And, its stock camera oversatures the pictures sometimes. If you have the Snapdragon version, it might be a good idea to download a GCam and try it on your phone. Other than that, it's a great phone overall, with a very high cost-benefit relation. Here in Brazil it's possible to pay around U$ 340 for a S21 Fe 6gb/128gb - which is crazy, in my opinion, considering everything it has to offer. Thanks for your video!
S20 onwards are just the same phone, barely any changes, and the changes that exist are for the worse like removing expandable storage. After my s9 I'm probably going s10 or one of those sexy Sony Xperias that've came out recently.
I find it amazing that he didn't even mention anything about the lightweight on the phone as compared to its predecessor. To me my phone is to be carried around, so the lighter the better! Look at all these big iPhones that feel and weigh like bricks, I don't get it.
I have had good phones for long and I feel 4k resolution isn't necessary. 1080p at 60fps is adequate to capture memories... 4k at 60fps takes 10gb for 5 mins which is ridiculous compared to some 1.5 gb in case of 1080p 60fps
Wondering, why everyone said the base S21FE is a 6 gig ram. Meanwhile here, no 6 gig offered for the lowest base. Samsung offer 8/128 and 8/256 in Indonesia.
I just feel like it got released at a super weird time. The price is weird, but it is on sale often. If you look at the original price $699, the extra $100 you can get a new galaxy s22
I just bought the 8GB/256GB version. I'm excited. It should be a nice upgrade from my old Motorola G-Power 2020. 😂 Even if I can't use my 256GB memory card. I guess it's going in the tablet.
I use the S20 FE 5G even now and I've used the microSD slot so much, especially for the photos and videos as 128 gigs gets full real quick these days with everything from app sizes to file sizes increasing as we speak. I understand that newer flagships have quite a bit faster memory built into them and that SD cards may slow them down but there needs to be an alternative for them, at least! Not everybody carries a flash drive everywhere they go but the SD card simply can travel with your phone. And I disagree with the fact that S20 FE is just a bumped up A series phone with some S20 features. It is literally just a slightly watered down version of the S20 with a plastic back. It is far better than an A series phone just by looking at the SoC and other features it offers.
if video recording for starting a channel is the main focus, would you then recommend this phone over an iphone 12 or 13 (not pro since its too expensive imho) I didn't think the filming even with the rear cam seemed very impressive here but maybe I was still influenced by the shaky selfie frames that came prior? Thanks!
I'd argue that Samsung could have charged more for this phone had they kept the expandable storage, put in a 5000mah battery and fixed the blurry action shots that plaque all Samsung phones. Then the term "Fan Edition" could apply. As it stands this phone is barely distinguishable from a high end "A" series.
nope! the s20fe 5g is a better bang for a buck. ofcourse the s21fe would be better to people like you and those young audiences you know that has $700 or 35k pesos. for 10k less with almost the same feature and an SD card? pls!!! other RUclips have done battery stress test and the s21fe loses to s20fe. the fe is meant to be a mid range that is affordable but has the best specs they can afford not an improvement to the model then same price a year after it comes out. Samsung went after what made the s20fe so popular but they are trying to maximise profit.
Hi! Im currently sitting on a samsung galaxy s10 and thinking about upgrading, 21 FE came to my mind as well as s22. Still havent decided yet. The reason I bought the s10 over other phones is for its crisp high def screen, its resolution is 1440 x 3040 pixels. Looking over at gsmarena, both 21FE AND s22 have 1080 x 2400 pixels res and 25% less ppi density. Why are screens (arguably) worse on newer models? Whats going on? However price of 21FE has dropped to 533 USD where I live. Is it worth it for that kind of money or is it better to hold on few more months? Or will a 22FE come out soon?
I've had this phone for almost 3 weeks now and I have absolutely no issues with it. I've seen many negative reviews about the S21 FE however I think it's a great phone. If you expect your phone to act like a laptop then buy a laptop. And in 2022 I believe all smartphones are up to par when looking at technology.
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@@supercrazpianomanaic thx for pointing out my typo!
Which is better Samsung A52s 5g or Samsung S21 Fe?
People are pretty much hating it because it doesn't have SD card slot and because of it's price, but if you can get it for under 500$, it's an absolute steal.
@Peyton McKenzie for the same price you can get movable wheels for your Mac it's pretty good if u think about that
I think for a phone to be considered a fan edition then the features offered should actually cater to the fans. A lot of people want that micro SD slot and headphone jack. Samsung should bring those back as exclusives to the line.
I definitely want the 3.5mm jack. Does any phone offer that anymore
@@MansaX you can get a dongle for cheap for headphones
@Carl Gunderson the vast majority of people couldn't care less about a headphone jack (and rightly so) as bluetooth is now the superior option
@@MansaX The Sony flagships and some midrange phones still offer headphone jacks and SD card expansion.
@@MrStopAsking Nice argument Brendan. Why don't you back it up with a source?
Bought the green one. My first Samsung since 2009. Been Xiaomi, Google, Huawei, Honor, Sony, Oppo, Realme, Nokia, ZTE and Meizu user since 2010. And best part is - Got the Snapdragon version of the S21 FE. 😊
Should I buy this phone now?
I honestly prefer plastic back. I used my Pixel 2 XL for 2 years before upgrading to other devices. It feels so good in the hand and I feel ok with it being naked. For my glass phones I don't feel secure to use it without any case.
Not using a case is dumb whether it's glass or plastic
Sometimes I only come here to see Jaime pronouncing his name. Great vid btw, I think this S21 FE will be the flagship killer the S20 FE intended to be (when the price receive some devaluation)
Thanks Jaime for your honest review, I'm very happy to upgrade from my S20 FE which I do really like. I found myself never even getting half way to capacity on my 128gb sd card in my S20 FE so I think I'll be fine without it. The deal on Samsungs website gave me an enhanced trade in value of 500 for my S20 FE and 100 instant rebate so I got the 256gb 8G for just under 100 bucks. Pretty much a no brainer thanks to your review.
@@madji6886to many bloatware..
Upgraded from an S8... with $150 in store credit and an additional $100 discount, this was a great buy and upgrade for me.
I hate when youtubers say "the last year CPU it is still ok/good/all right, today" Really??? What do you use that CPU for? Powering a space ship? Jeeeez... Synthetic benchmarks are just.... marketing and 💩 How many times during your daily use, will the CPU reach the top score listed on Antutu??? People use their phones on average 2-3 years before replace them. This stupid marketing 💩💩💩 with 20% faster or 15% less power hungry, or 12k nits brightness should be taken with a whole load of salt.
I got my S21fe almost two weeks ago trading in my S20fe for 375.00. It was an awesome deal they gave me brand new Galaxy buds whit like the colors of my phone. I'm very happy with the S21fe it's miles better than the S20fe . It's a beautiful phone, pics and video do it no justice at all , it looks li,like, a flagship device period. It's has to be twice as fast as my old phone and I thought I would be pissed off that they removed the SD card but it's cool ,because I got the white 256 8g model. Anyone thinking of getting one , you will be pleased the cameras are amazing.
No difference, really. Nice upgrade with perks, tho 👍🏽
Is it snapdragon version? What about the battery life compared to s20fe?
Glad to hear because I Just had this phone Delivered going from iPhone 13 to this phone hope I like it because am giving my iPhone to my Daughter
Thank you, Jaime, for the very complete and honest review of the Galaxy S 21 FE. I totally agree with your statements on Fan Edition Phones. Samsung was looking to the younger generations to be the masses who needed a phone at a reduced price, right before the S22 Series launch. The price will continue to drop after next week. Good, solid specs, nothing knocking this out of the park, you would not expect that. Thanks for your hard work.
Exactly and Samsung is known to keep sales up by offering REALLY good deals with bundles and what not
@Carl Gunderson What I meant was not for the overall sales but just to keep the sales numbers up. I know they have been losing sales year over year, but you still see bundles and sales many months after a product has been launched, ether by them or carriers and, why many say its better to wait as you can get a good device but for much cheaper than msrp. Buddy of mine got a great carrier deal on a a52 for $99 which is a steal for what he got
@Carl Gunderson yeah that's true trying to make a deal sweeter to push people to upgrade. But seems a bit backwards to also offer 4 years of os and 5 years of security updates even some of there mid range devices unless they don't plan to fullfill that promise which would be pretty scummy.
And I agree on the used market. Samsung's lose there value much faster than other models. I also read recently that they brought the s20fe back into production for some reason. Must mean there new stuff isn't selling so well then lol
@@BloodSweatAndMeth I am re-watching the video. At the 2:20 mark, you will see the specs, which show the 4500mAH battery.
@@BloodSweatAndMeth did you even watch or listen to it? Jeez
Great video I have been watching so many s21 fe videos lately and yours was one of the best. I am for sure going to buy this phone as it covers everything I use a phone for. 👍👍
Nah man.. Im good. My S20fe 5g is good enough.. The S21fe has a slightly smaller screen with no micro SD card slot.. And the cameras aren't that far off either. I'd get the newer one if I didn't have the S20fe already
I totally agree. I also use the s20 fe and i have no problems except of the memory (128) which i had to expand. With the newer model i suppose i would have to go with the 256 version which is more expensive so there is no reason to upgrade
I use it too ..nothing to complain about except the brightens level under the sun
I feel stupid my network provider managed to sell it to me. I upgraded from an A70 and yes the cameras, performance etc is much better but its shocking that it literally has the same memory as my old phone with no SD slot -_- I would've gone for an oppo x3 or oneplus 9
So SD card slot?
Ok that tells me everything I need to know thank you
Wow you guys care that much for the micro SD card lol... no offense but I had like the worst phone so the s21 fe was a lot more worth it compared to the s20 fe
Thanks for reviewing this unit as, what it is and not what's coming out from Samsung. People are looking at this phone because they don't want, or just don't care about the newest phone and just want the truth and opinion on this particular phone right now. Nice job 👌 and thanks again for being considerate.
Bought one last week as our parent company moved us all to their new database which is not supported on iphone, and provided us all A51s which were rather ordinary to be kind
The 21 FE was certified to work so i got one and the price of $650au it was the same cost as the A73 and just around the same cost as the A53 as well
Coming from the iphone 12 this is super smooth, love 120hz, the samsung apps are quite non intrusive, its comfortable, the screen colours are great, and it never lags.
Would not have paid $1000 for it which was the original price but at $650, wow what a great phone. No regrets at all
The removal of expandable memory kills my enthusiasm for this phone. It was the last hardware feature that separated Samsung from its competitors, and now that it's gone I see no reason to get this S21 FE over a Pixel 6.
There is only one reason for samsung phones over een pixel... less bugs. The pixel is a great phone but how can google screw up there own software so much?
I agree, now that we have no MicroSD/expandable memory we have No reason to stick with Samsung Galaxy phones.
Google Pixel 6/pro. A lot of bugs and a very average cpu for gamers.
Samsung is increasingly becoming more Apple like, sad to see.
Its not pixel..its bugxel
I got the 128gb storage, you can dedicate 6 gigs of storage to act as ram. It's all SSD anyways so 6 gigs of ram and another 6 from storage is 12 gigs 😁. It's handled every game I've thrown at it on max settings without 1 hiccup or stutter. It handles heat displacement extremely well. The cameras are awesome. I took a video of a bee on a dandelion and zoomed it and you could clearly see the pollen dust on her face and her tongue locking up the pollen. No pixelation what so ever. On long distance shots though it does blur a little on max zoom. As others have mentined expandable storage and a headphone jack would be nice but everything is going wireless. This phone can charge another phone wirelessly (it under battery settings) It's an amazing phone and I am extremely satisfied.
How can you dedicate storage as RAM in a phone?
@@jeffreyandia5179 I'm curious, too. Please elaborate
right! I Have google one drive and I get an extra 100Gb hard drive space so that 222 is plenty for me.
@@jeffreyandia5179 It's a new Samsung feature called "RAM Plus", a feature in which you can relegate a certain amount of your storage to dedicate it as Virtual RAM
@@echo021 It's a new Samsung feature called "RAM Plus", a feature in which you can relegate a certain amount of your storage to dedicate it as Virtual RAM
A very good comparison. Except you forgot to metion that the s20 Fe had an SD card slot, and came with the charger included in the box. Making it a better value option.
Other then that, the review is spot on. The screen and the camera are better then on the s20fe, colors are more natural.
S20fe still a good values galaxy to get new, and the software bugs have all been fixed thankfully.
S21 fe would be a flagship serial killer if it had an SD card though ...
True!
I got an iPhone 12 as my daily driver, but I got the S21FE as a company phone and since then I'm not able to leave it down. WTF, I like it so much that I'm thinking of switching to S22 Ultra.
I think the 21 fe looks alot better the regular 21 I had plus it’s cheaper 👍🏼.
Seems like a great phone, missing one major feature... An option for a SD cards.
Review is very good and clear! Thank you!
S20fe is still a great option and has expandable storage via microsd
@@flamegent Agreed. Expandable storage and still get a charger as well.
I think SD cards are being phased out! So, expecting one in the future is pointless! 😎
@@frankellis9627 "phased out" is only used by companies like apple and samsung to say we are forcing you to spend more money than you have to. Headphone jacks being removed forced brand loyal people to but a dongle, not giving your phone expandable memory is only because they want you to feel pressured to buy the higher storage model. By removing the power brick and adding cables that connect to USB C instead of USB a is just another way to force consumers to spend more money.
@@flamegent Good point and you're right. I bought the higher storage model 😎
I got this yesterday, got the s22 ultra on 25th Feb. Am in the UK. The s21 FE is far superior in battery life, speed, picture quality. As the S21 FE is snapdragon and S22 Ultra is exynos.
No the exynos S22 Ultra just appalling. Have bought a second s21 FE for my personal device too, same performance they are great.
Switched over from an iphone xs max. I couldnt be happier, people seem to dislike the s21 fe but i love mine
Me too. How are u satisfied with stabilizatiom on videos now?
Ehh I disagree SD card storage just can't be beat s20 fe is still the way to go or even a s21 seen those go for 450$
Agreed. SD card storage is one the best things to happen to cellphones. Apple may figure it out one day.
It’s dying tech plus it’s a lot slower than Built in storage.
@@Drrck11 no new phones are coming with SD cards tho so knocking it makes zero sense
@@56462 not really and it's more useful than the cloud
@@DavidNgo86 maybe to some but not the majority.
I'm coming from an S7. I think if you're coming from an older phone. This one is great! If you already have a S20 FE then keep that one because that phone is great!
same I'm coming from an s10 lol
@@jezz1217 You definitely get what I'm talking about lol
I'm planning to change my s9+ & just can't decided lol
Same here. My s7 stoped working so I bought s21 fe 5g today. It was only 50€ more expensive than s20 fe 5g. I love it 🙃
@@arturasmacius2303 Doesn't the screen resolution and refresh rate feel very smooth after coming from the s7? Lol
I really enjoyed my S20 FE. It took awesome pics to me. All around it was awesome.
I'm getting a new phone should I go with this one or the s20fe
Using it right now! Love it! One UI 4 ❤️
How's the battery performance bro?
@@roshanagrawal2739 i wake up at 10 in the morning and use it till 00:00 and still has 13% left of battery the phone died at 0:48
@@julivega4785 how many screen on hours? You watch a lot of videos and or play games?
@@MissSmurfey i watch like 2 hours of yt and play games here and there i get 6hours and 48 minutes screen on time i have this phone for like a month and i love it
@@julivega4785 did it take a week or 2 to get better battery? I am on day 6 and get 5hrs on screen time. Hoping it improves over the next week or so? 😕
Thank you Sir Jaime sexy Rivera now I will purchase S21 FE been skeptical first if its worth it compared to Xiaomi Mi 12 but from the specs yes Processor Snapdragon 888 with 8gb Ram this goes for me Salamat watching from Philippines🙏💯👌 great review👍👍👍
Musta po s21 fe.. Ok po ba xa walang lag?
This phone itself isn’t bad by any means but it’s clearly NOT a good deal, like the S21 will definitely get cheaper once the S22 series comes out and in some areas is better than the S21 FE. Once the S22 series comes out and if samsung prices them the same as the s21 last year, there’s basically no reason to get this FE, Also the FE has a 120hz only panel, meaning it will chew through battery life, it isn’t adaptive refresh rate 120hz like the s21 where it saves battery
Good point about the display
Id say only get the FE if it’s on a discount like say around $500 or less. If not then there’s absolutely no reason to get this phone
and i agree with him^ the display could be concerning since 120hz only means it chews thru battery so fast vs adaptive refresh rate
@@dislikebutton4239 you can choose between 120 or 60 manually
@@alejandrobarragan Yeah and that’s not good because who wants 60hz? Not alot of people. Also 120hz only can kill the battery easily
@Carl Gunderson I mean a lot of people prefer adaptive refresh rate due to people liking more battery life. Let’s say if a video supports any hz that isn’t 60 or 120 it can go to that hz to not waste unneeded hz
Missing SD card slot is a fatal flaw for a FE phone, and as far as cameras are concerned, if there is one, that's plenty, idgaf how good it is.
It is too expensive at $699 but now you can get them for $499 in which case FE is really the smart Frugal Edition. Much better bang for the buck compare to the Pixel 5a. This is what FE should be targeting price wise. Higher performance lower price.
And it would definitely be better to have a SD card slot and 3.5 audio jack!
Got it for $400 black Friday sale, upgrading from an S9+, only thing wrong with my S9 is the battery life has decreased.
Honestly don't know the fuzz about 4k on phones, 1080p should be good enough. I care about 4k if its on big screen TV, won't settle for less. Got the same phone by the way and its really fun to use. Was actually thinking of getting A73 but its size just don't work for me. I want a phone that can easily fit in pants pocket, lol.
Really good review, thanks... but yes, I wish you'd pointed out the obvious: no headphone socket, no memory card slot.
These two things are important for many users.
Here in Switzerland, you can buy this phone at a high street store (InterDiscount) for 584 CHF, then claim 150 CHF of cashback from Samsung.
434 CHF ($452 USD) is a crazy cheap price for this premium 5G phone.
I've already got the S21 for $240 when I traded in the S9, so I guess I'll be passing on this. But I still want to see what you have to say about it the FE.
As soon as the video started, I thought WOW... The production quality is amazing.
I trust you more than virtually any other RUclips reviewer, Jaime, so your recommendation carries a lot of weight. This may well be my next phone given the well documented problems with the Pixeal 6!
I just got it delivered yesterday, bought it unlock at Samsung for $399.00 with my A51 5G as a trade in, way cheaper than the apple SE for $429 WITH 64 GB storage and the looks of old tech.
man, s21 fe has battery draining issue (at least those are the units in my country that using exynoss). the phone itself over all is a good phone and i love it. but there are some discussions in samsung forum in my country that has many cases with battery draining issues. the worst one was a guy who only got 1h 20m SOT since 100% charge even he used soooooo little apps bcs he is a office worker. mine also has that battery draining problem. i wish they fix it ASAP.
That's because the 120hz aren't adaptive. Switch to 60hz and battery life will increase immediately.
@@leroyrs you cant switch to 60hz on samsung 21fe, the screen in 120hz.
And samsung porcessor is bad for this phone, in eu we get the snapdragon 888 is better for the battery.
@@BumbleBeeBiH settings -> display -> motion smoothness =>> switch from high to standard
Sadly the 120Hz screen isn't adaptive at all, so battery life might not be that much better then the S21's. Also no SD card slot makes me really sad :( Still this will be my next phone
You can manually put 60hz and i think SD isn't such a big deal, but of course depends on what you have on your phone, for example my Mate 20 Pro (4 years old soon) barely used half of 128 gb, so it all depends on person.
The main camera in my S20 FE is fantastic, and seeing the photos from it posted in reddit or Instagram next to the flagship ones I cannot see how better it could be than the non FE editions. I admit the telezoom is more like A than S series though. I agree that the screen in the S20 FE seems to be not the best, I love the 120 hz but the screen of my previous S8+ seems (by memory) better in colors. Plastic is wonderful as a material. The battery life and that proximity non-sensor is a bit maddening xP but I got to like this strange smartphone for work specially.
Interesting
I will have to check the colours as I am actually upgrading from my s8+ to the s21 fe tommorow
@@jimmyd1337 according to what I read time ago in GSMarena the panel in the S21 FE is of higher quality, and the HDR to play videos I think is certified so it works with Netflix, although I don't use it. Hope your change to a S21 FE is for better (y) the S8+ indeed is excellent.
As somebody who's been using an iphone the past few years after my last Android the Note 8 I don't miss the micro SD card. Would it be nice ? Sure but with 256GB option is good enough for me on the reg S21. Same would go for the FE
I Just went from iPhone 13 to this phone
No SD card reader, no charger in the box and it's an improvement? Nahh huge pass
Exactly and Fools Edition was a watered Down version!!! Nah don't want 1080 for movies
Facts.. And my S20fe 5g came with all that
I have an S20 FE and have no issues with it. Still runs lightning fast (enable RAMPlus to 6GB) and best of all, it's rocking a 256GB micro SD card. This one looks nicer, sure - but don't discount the first FE. Still strong in 2022
lmao ramplus. dude youd be happy with a stick.
@@Paultimate7 RAMPlus rocks - glad you agree!
Bought the S20FE in April 2022 , stopped working 18 months later , a crap phone , what so called flagship phone lasts just 18 months ! Joke of a phone a total waste of money !
Switched to the Galaxy S21 FE a few months back and I gotta say, it's a powerhouse for the price! The display is smooth as butter, perfect for scrolling and watching videos. Plus, the camera captures crisp photos and videos, even on the go. Overall, it's a fantastic phone that keeps up with my busy life. One thing that worries me though is how scratch-prone the plastic back seems. I wouldn't want one accidental drop to ruin the phone's look. Thinking about getting a screen protector, but some can be bulky and affect the fingerprint sensor. Maybe a full-body wrap with a matte finish from gadgetshieldz would be cool? It would protect from scratches, add some grip, and even give the phone a unique look!
I miss hearing Jaime say his last name! its been at least 3 years I havent stumbled across a video from them. They are as great as ever!!
This is a great phone. Why does every reviewer sh!t on it? So what it has a plastic back, if someone didn't tell me I wouldn't know, feels just like the wife's s21+ that has a glass back, runs fine and it's a powerful phone that can actually be used unlike 🍎 powerful but restricted in my opinion. Not to mention what you get for the same cost as the iPhone 13. Suggestion: don't copy and paste the opinions of other reviews just because they got a lot of views on their video. Dear to be different and it will pay off.
I don’t even use video selfie..am just looking for best deal moving up from s10e..nice job reviewing it
I also own an s10e, how are you liking the s21fe?
Price is the only gripe with this phone, as TBH no phone is bad in 2022 as we are in a mature market with mostly solid choices, especially outside the US. So, for future-proofing, the 256GB/8GB model is $760 'ish and that for me is way too much for last year's chipset as we know a year old phone depreciates bigtime. For example the OP9 Pro and OPPO Find X3 Pro can all be had now for under £650, which is £100 less than the retail launch price of the S21FE. In fact I can buy an S21U for just a bit more! So, at the pricing the S21FE is bad value. Thankfully when we go to the marketplace to get what people are really willing to pay, eBay, we see it is already down to £530 for the base model, a saving of £170 in a few weeks. Expect further price drops to say under £500 when the S22 line is released and we are then talking sensibly.
So, although I agree with the review that it is a solid, above-average choice, I disagree about the price, and feel that no one should pay full whack. Wait and you should get its "real" price of circa £500 with little bother, new from resellers.
I essentially migrated from the S8 Active (T-Mobile variant) to some unknown brands like Doogee/Ulefone (however as they're not recognized by AT&T I cannot use them), if I hadn't been spoiled by near modern quality devices such as the Armor 11 and S96 Pro, I would say from S8 Active to a S21 FE is a great transition. I am happy though, didn't need to pay full price for it. So here's to the phone carrying me for 5 years.
My gripe is the finger print scanner is in a weird position. The lack of SD card is a bummer but not a deal breaker. That's about it. I'm just hoping the phone can at least get me 6 hrs of screen on time
How's the battery life been
@@danieltalebi1040 5 hours of SoT at most. With power save on (60hz too). So not as long as the Doogee or Ulefone, but hopefully after these coming years phone SoT should sky rocket.
just 5 hours?
Camera is very underrated and this phone is awesome I love it!!
Sad they took out expandable storage on this one as well. Cant find a decent upgrade to my S10+. How come all flagships have less features now, trend now is more expensive with less essential features 😒
Welcome to the cursed Smartphone Market past 2018. Maybe Xperia 1/5 III?
@Carl Gunderson I switched after 7 years of 3 LG Phones (Rip LG Mobile). So far the package did convince me, sure its expensive, but I am happy. It needed a few days of changing behaviors, but now I happily daily drive one. Only thing to complain is the too-simple-basic mode. Its okay 99% of the time but LGs basic mode offered a few more sliders to make basic output better. Manual Mode works flawlessly, but Sony could improve that. I can recommend to give it a shot, maybe at a display device on your local electronics store.
@Carl Gunderson Yeah, I heard the US/Canada Smartphone Markets are crap af, because open devices basically dont get sold and everything is done with the oligopoly of phone providers that decide which phone to sell, basically. Here in Europe its no problem.
You could greatly customize your stock look even without root, there are great launcher options out there. That shouldn't be a problem. I switched from LG UX to Stock and I felt comfortable after a few hours np.
21:9 also took a few days for me but tbh it's great and underrated for phones. It makes Feeds so much better, plus its better for one hand holding comfort. You know Galaxy Flip is already in the same aspect ratio category, we'll see 21:9 sooner or later. Not to mention, rounded + notched Displays are suuuch a waste of space like holy shit its so bad, the practical screen estate on the Xperia made me really happy. Day and night difference to the iPhone of my Sister.
And regarding the extra side button, I accidentally clicked it once in 3 months, and I never cared about in that Time. You forget it np. Plus you can reprogram it how you lile with minimal effort, to make yourself a custom app shortcut or sth.
@Carl Gunderson Then you could conter argue that with iOS you voluntarely enter a jail because like... you don't customize personally, but if you wanted to you can't. Which is cursed. You have to work with what Apple offers. If ya dont like it your bad. With Android you have the option and its a few taps away.
@Carl Gunderson A52s 5G seems like a good deal though, amoled 120hz screen, headphone jack, stereo speakers, IP67 rating, camera with OIS, expandable storage. Only downside is its usb 2.0 which does not support video out. I miss samsung flagships which were the jack of all trades before. Every phone nowadays have compromises.
I have the 20FE I will not be purchasing another FE samsung phone. It is alright, gets the job done, but I think I am spending some serious money for a 22ultra when I can get my hands on one.
I rarely even record 4k in the main camera let alone the selfie one. It's nice to have but I rather have smaller storage size and smooth 1080p. I still don't get why manufacturers haven't use 1440p for video tho
same reason why most commercial phone displays haven't focused on getting 100% aRGB. There just isn't enough demand. Maybe if 1440p will become the standard of monitors then it will definitely happen.
Also, optics is better than resolution. Good optics on a 1080p video is great. 4k video but poor anti-glare, haze and whatnot will yield poor video quality even if its 4k.
I just ordered a Lavender one for $179. That's a steal.
Flagship phone without flagship price. Best Buy has sold for $299 which is great deal. You can spend 2 or 3 times as much without getting much more.
I got the z fold 2 can can't go back honestly just really amazing like any other phone feels not the same
I'll keep my s20 fe tyvm
Just got my S21 fe. Got a free pair of Galaxy Buds 2 with them. Except for the slightly poor heptic feedback, it seems like the perfect phone.
Hows the battery?
hello, what problems did you encounter with Samsung Galaxy s21 Fe in daily use you had problems with heating or instability at the wirelles connection?
S21 fe is a solid phone! Thanks for the review
..... *Price?*
I've bought a Samsung A52 before, and was curious to know how much more this phone is compared to the A52 😃
If you game or emulsion, s21fe, if you don't, a52
3:11 what I have noticed based on my usage is that if you enable dolby atomos audio setting the ear piece speaker loudness increases a bit.
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I love the Samsung s21 FE it’s rocks I had no issues thanks so much for giving it a good rating most I heard don’t the 5G is awesome stays 5G even so my area doesn’t have a strong single it’s awesome I love Samsung I like apple phone I have I phone 11 pro with my courier it’s not good in my area Optus I am with Telstra a lot better but I adore the FE my first time getting a FE awesome
I agree, now that we have no MicroSD/expandable memory we have No reason to stick with Samsung Galaxy phones.
Yes, that goes for people who need so much memory. For somebody who doesn't need it, like myself it's still a good option. Will be getting an S21FE.
The other thing that I don't like about this phone is that the stabilization on its ultrawide camera is not good at all. It's very hard to take a good picture using the ultrawide, specially during the night - in fact, it's nearly impossible. And, its stock camera oversatures the pictures sometimes. If you have the Snapdragon version, it might be a good idea to download a GCam and try it on your phone. Other than that, it's a great phone overall, with a very high cost-benefit relation. Here in Brazil it's possible to pay around U$ 340 for a S21 Fe 6gb/128gb - which is crazy, in my opinion, considering everything it has to offer. Thanks for your video!
Will there only be refurbished s21s after s22 gets released? I’m planning on getting the s21 after s22 gets released
TBH I think 600€ for the 8/256gb version is fairly reasonable, especially with a trade in deal that brings the price actually down to 400€.
I watch all your videos very detailed not bias honest review I have pixel 6 which would u pick please let me know thank you very much
S20 onwards are just the same phone, barely any changes, and the changes that exist are for the worse like removing expandable storage. After my s9 I'm probably going s10 or one of those sexy Sony Xperias that've came out recently.
No issue with this phone, It's even better than others in this price range.
Dad please come home. Me and mom miss you 🥺
I find it amazing that he didn't even mention anything about the lightweight on the phone as compared to its predecessor. To me my phone is to be carried around, so the lighter the better! Look at all these big iPhones that feel and weigh like bricks, I don't get it.
Is it light you think? Battery
great video..but there is a dilemma xiaomi 12x or samsung s21 fe?
I have had good phones for long and I feel 4k resolution isn't necessary. 1080p at 60fps is adequate to capture memories... 4k at 60fps takes 10gb for 5 mins which is ridiculous compared to some 1.5 gb in case of 1080p 60fps
Just curious: Why 60 FPS? Isn't 30 FPS adequate? Not to mention that movies are made using only 24 FPS.
Wondering, why everyone said the base S21FE is a 6 gig ram. Meanwhile here, no 6 gig offered for the lowest base. Samsung offer 8/128 and 8/256 in Indonesia.
I just feel like it got released at a super weird time. The price is weird, but it is on sale often. If you look at the original price $699, the extra $100 you can get a new galaxy s22
What wallpaper is that. Looks awesome!!
I just bought the 8GB/256GB version. I'm excited. It should be a nice upgrade from my old Motorola G-Power 2020. 😂 Even if I can't use my 256GB memory card. I guess it's going in the tablet.
2:06 which color option is that? it looks like gray
I use the S20 FE 5G even now and I've used the microSD slot so much, especially for the photos and videos as 128 gigs gets full real quick these days with everything from app sizes to file sizes increasing as we speak. I understand that newer flagships have quite a bit faster memory built into them and that SD cards may slow them down but there needs to be an alternative for them, at least! Not everybody carries a flash drive everywhere they go but the SD card simply can travel with your phone. And I disagree with the fact that S20 FE is just a bumped up A series phone with some S20 features. It is literally just a slightly watered down version of the S20 with a plastic back. It is far better than an A series phone just by looking at the SoC and other features it offers.
Haven't had SD since 2009. What do you people do with phones that you need 2TB!?
Great review, but Ï'm a creator and I care about the resolution" it's so over overestimate. Come on RUclipsrs get over it
if video recording for starting a channel is the main focus, would you then recommend this phone over an iphone 12 or 13 (not pro since its too expensive imho) I didn't think the filming even with the rear cam seemed very impressive here but maybe I was still influenced by the shaky selfie frames that came prior? Thanks!
I'd argue that Samsung could have charged more for this phone had they kept the expandable storage, put in a 5000mah battery and fixed the blurry action shots that plaque all Samsung phones. Then the term "Fan Edition" could apply. As it stands this phone is barely distinguishable from a high end "A" series.
Yup Fool s Edition sucks
I agree.
It's called the pono edition
Hey,
My S21 fe battery drains a lot faster.
Any tips?
how fast is it draining
I need 8hr SOT
I can get the S21FE for £150 GBP or the S22+ for £330 GBP, both are Snapdragon variants, imo both a good value. What should I get?
How?
@@omermohamed3375 trade in
Frankly I'm still the 1080p guy😂 Never recorded a video above that
For lite users who don't play much games, I strongly recommend the Samsung A52s 5G.
the dynamic panel on this S21FE does not adapt which means the screen consumes hell of alot more battery
Not into selfies, so not a deal breaker for me. Nice content as always, Juan!
Amazing video. Full of detail. Well done!!!
On the plus side I hate when you have an SD card in and your notifications keep reminding you every 5 second you have an SD card inserted 🥺
nope! the s20fe 5g is a better bang for a buck. ofcourse the s21fe would be better to people like you and those young audiences you know that has $700 or 35k pesos. for 10k less with almost the same feature and an SD card? pls!!! other RUclips have done battery stress test and the s21fe loses to s20fe. the fe is meant to be a mid range that is affordable but has the best specs they can afford not an improvement to the model then same price a year after it comes out. Samsung went after what made the s20fe so popular but they are trying to maximise profit.
S21 FE IS SUPERB PHONE BETTER THEN 22 EVEN SCREEN SEEMS BETER
I currently have the Note10+. Is it a good choice to get the s21 fe? Hmmmm..
Just bought it and love most things but am struggling with over heating 😩.
Snapdragon model?
Hows the battery?
Snapdragon or 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'm glad in where i live cheapest model was using 8gb of ram with cheaper price than 6gb version of USA
My next smartphone and Samsung's first phone ❤
I like the 21 FE more than the regular 21. It's thinner, lighter, more grippy and I like the bigger screen. This is a great phone.
Well S21 lost too much and Fools Edition sucks
@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN It doesn't suck, it sucks because it doesn't have something you like right? Well get over it, you won't always get what you want.
Hows the battery?
I Just had this phone Delivered hope I like it giving my iPhone 13 to my Daughter