This archive report was first published on 2 September 2021.
As Samsung gears up for the release of the Galaxy S22 series, the Galaxy S21 FE (5G) is set to face a challenging market, with the Galaxy Z Flip 3 already doing extremely well in the European market.
The Galaxy S21 FE (5G) is part of the Galaxy S series, but as a Fan Edition model, it's expected to be a more affordable variant, trading some features for a lower price.
However, pricing the Galaxy S21 FE (5G) correctly will be a challenge for Samsung, as an aggressive price could make it an instant hit, but at the cost of the more expensive devices like the Galaxy Z Flip 3.
On September 2, 2021, Samsung fansite Sammobile obtained the user manual for the Galaxy S21 FE (5G), which revealed some interesting features and specs.
The leaked user manual shows that the Galaxy S21 FE (5G) has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, a high refresh rate screen, and a design similar to the original Galaxy S21 flagships.
However, the Galaxy S21 FE (5G) will have a plastic housing rather than the more premium metal one, and it lacks a microSD card slot, which is becoming a trend in the industry.
The phone will be available at launch in at least four colours: black, green, purple, and white, and it will feature Dolby Atmos, Wireless DeX, Samsung Pay, wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.
However, the Galaxy S21 FE (5G) will be released without a charger, which is becoming a common trend in the industry, and it also lacks a 3.5 mm headphone jack, so users will have to depend on USB Type-C headphones, a USB Type-C to 3.5 mm adapter, or Bluetooth for using headphones.
