Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Deals - July 2026
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Expert reviews
3.6
(7)
Spec scores
£400-£699 Phones · 64 phones
Performance
2.8
/5
Display
3.5
/5
Rear Camera
2.2
/5
Front Camera
4.6
/5
Battery
2.5
/5
Color
All
Black
Green
Purple
White
Storage
All
128GB
256GB
Buyers who want flagship essentials such as a top-tier chip, IP68 protection and optical zoom on a mid-range budget, and who value screen size and battery over premium materials.
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About the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
The Galaxy S21 FE 5G arrived late and slightly awkwardly, but it turned out to be one of the better value Samsung phones of its generation because it kept the parts that matter. It uses the same Snapdragon 888 flagship chip as the standard S21, the same 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED panel technology and the same IP68 water resistance, then saves money on the plastic back and a slightly less exotic camera setup. What you get in return is a bigger 6.4-inch screen and a larger 4,500mAh battery than the standard S21 offered, which makes it the more practical phone of the two for anyone who watches a lot of video. The camera trio is sensible rather than showy, with a genuine 3x optical telephoto that most mid-range phones still do not include. Samsung's long update policy is the other reason it has aged well, with four Android generations delivered and five years of security patches from launch. Charging at 25W is the main compromise.
Expert Rating
3.6
(7 reviews)
Price History
Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs Galaxy S21 5G - Key Differences
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | Samsung Galaxy S21 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED, 1080x2400, 120Hz | 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED, 1080x2400, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Exynos 2100 in the UK |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh, 25W wired, 15W wireless | 4,000 mAh, 25W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 12MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 8MP 3x telephoto | 12MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 64MP telephoto |
| Front camera | 32MP | 10MP |
| Build | Plastic back, aluminium frame, IP68 | Plastic back, aluminium frame, IP68 |
| Dimensions and weight | 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm, 177 g | 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm, 169 g |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G worth buying?
Yes, if you want a genuine flagship chip, IP68 water resistance and a 3x optical zoom without paying flagship money. It is several years old now, so the remaining security update window is limited and 25W charging is slow by current standards, but the core hardware still handles everything most people do.
Does the Galaxy S21 FE 5G have a microSD slot or headphone jack?
No to both. Storage is fixed at whichever capacity you buy, either 128GB or 256GB, with no microSD expansion, and there is no 3.5mm headphone jack. Samsung also stopped including a charger in the box with this generation.
Is the Galaxy S21 FE 5G waterproof?
It carries an IP68 rating, meaning it is protected against dust and can withstand immersion in fresh water up to 1.5 metres deep for 30 minutes. That is the same rating as the far more expensive S21 Ultra, and it comfortably covers rain, spills and dropping it in a sink.
How long will the Galaxy S21 FE 5G receive updates?
Samsung committed to four generations of Android upgrades and five years of security updates from its January 2022 launch. The Android upgrade path has already been completed, so what remains is security patching, which winds down in early 2027.
Is the Galaxy S21 FE 5G camera good?
It is dependable rather than spectacular. The 12MP main sensor with optical stabilisation produces the punchy, contrast-heavy look Samsung is known for, and the 8MP telephoto gives a real 3x optical zoom rather than a digital crop. Low-light shots are noticeably softer than on Samsung's Ultra models.
Should I get the Galaxy S21 FE 5G or the Galaxy S21 5G?
The S21 FE has the larger 6.4-inch screen and the bigger 4,500mAh battery, so it lasts longer between charges. The standard S21 is smaller and lighter at 169g and pairs its telephoto with a higher resolution 64MP sensor. UK S21 units run Samsung's own Exynos 2100 chip while the S21 FE uses the Snapdragon 888.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Specifications
Spec Scores
£400-£699 Phones · 64 phones
- Snapdragon 888 5G
- Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 1
This phone
56%
Avg
70%
Best
100%
This phone
56%
Avg
49%
Best
100%
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.4 inches
- 1080 x 2340 pixels
- AMOLED, 120Hz
This phone
70%
Avg
75%
Best
96%
This phone
70%
Avg
61%
Best
98%
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 12 MP main camera
- 4K video recording
This phone
43%
Avg
52%
Best
82%
This phone
43%
Avg
41%
Best
98%
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
- 32 MP front camera
- 4K selfie video
This phone
92%
Avg
68%
Best
92%
This phone
92%
Avg
55%
Best
92%
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 4,500 mAh
- 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min
This phone
50%
Avg
61%
Best
100%
This phone
50%
Avg
52%
Best
100%
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
12
Primary Camera Video
4K@30/60fs, 1080@30/60/120/240fs, HDR10+, gyro-EIS
Third Camera
12 , f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 , f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 , f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Selfie Camera Features
HDR
Primary Selfie Camera
32 , f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Video Resolution
2160
Selfie Video Resolution
4K@30/60fs, 1080@30/60fs, gyro-EIS
Display
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Display Size
6.4
Display Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
CPU & Memory
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
No
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G
1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat19 1600/200 Mbps, 5G
Network Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
NFC
Yes
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Battery
Battery
4500
Charging
25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless Reverse wireless
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass