The Samsung Galaxy S20 Fe, released in October 2020, has proven to be a real popular success for Samsung.The smartphone landscape has changed a little since, and if the Samsung Galaxy S21 Fe 5G had been launched in September 2021, then it might have been easier to recommend.

For Samsung fans who will not buy the flagship S22, this device is an excellent option.It can be a good purchase for users of Android smartphones who do not want to pay more than 700 euros for a new phone.For those looking for an affordable Android phone, there are however other options to save even more money, without complaining about a solid smartphone experience.

This FE model - for Fan Edition - stands out as a high -end phone less expensive than its competitors.This has most of the flagship characteristics of its elders in the S21 series, in particular the wireless load and the 5G support.Exit however the microSD card location (as well as the presence of a 3.5 mm headphone jack), which could discourage a certain part of the public.

A compliant copy of the S21?

The Galaxy S21 is similar to S21 FE in the sense that the two have a matt plastic back instead of the glass.I have no problem with the use of plastic, since it is more likely to survive a fall.Many people also put their phone in a case, so back material is not very worrying.However, the use of matte finishes is practical, because no fingerprint appears when you hold and use the phone.

The Super Amoled screen of the device is beautiful, as you would expect from Samsung, and the 120 Hz display allows a flawless display experience.It's great to see a flat glass screen with minimal edges and a small frontal camera with central hole.The matt finish of the aluminum frame is also excellent because it facilitates the handling of the phone.

The power and volume power buttons are positioned on the right side with the USB-C port, the lower speaker and the SIM card housing on the bottom.An opening for the microphone is on top with nothing on the left side of the phone...What to allow him to do more than equal game with the Galaxy S21, sold at least 100 euros more expensive.

A good camera game

The S21 FE has three cameras on the back, with a outline cutting look seen on the S21 series, but more subtle, with a matt plastic construction.The cameras are very versatile and include many software options, including double recording to capture video contents of the front camera at the same time as a rear camera.

Unlike the Pixel 6 Pro, which proved to be catastrophic with regard to cell reception, the S21 FE has solid performance in this area.Calls sound well, download speeds are fast, and you can trust a Samsung phone to do the job.

There is not much that differentiates the S21 FE from the S21 series, apart from the plastic rear panel and the lesser resolution cameras.

Successful software experience

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is launched with Android 12 and Samsung One Ui 4.0.Samsung has proven itself in terms of regular security updates, so there is no need to be worried about this phone.

The possibility of having Google Discover on the panel all left of the Home screen stands out as a very useful feature.You can always go to Samsung Free, but it's great to see Samsung provide user options.If Facebook is installed by default, you can now uninstall it completely, rather than just deactivating it.The device still contains a few Samsung applications, such as the Internet, Messages, Samsung Notes, Samsung Health, but you have the possibility of selecting these applications during the configuration, so that you do not have to install them all.So you have more control over your phone than in the past.

The Dex wireless support is provided, so that you can connect the S21 Fe to a PC or a screen and take advantage of a PC type experience fueled by the phone.We also see excellent integration with Microsoft Outlook, OneDrive, Office and Teams, which is perfect for businesses.It is impressive to attach a small galaxy S21 to something like the Nexdock 360 Touch and to have a laptop experience fueled by a very efficient smartphone.

No keep in all hands

But then, who is this device for exactly?Let's take a closer look at some possible scenarios:

Finally, the S21 FE may not be a tape-to-eye phone, it meets all the conditions to establish itself as a must have, thanks to a reasonable launch price.Its cameras are very efficient, the battery will allow you to last at least one whole day, and all the assets of Samsung are gathered in this device...What to allow him to seduce a very large audience.

Source: ZDNET.com