South Korean electronics maker Samsung opened its account for 2022 with a smartphone in its fan edition line-up. Named the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition) 5G, the smartphone boasts an AMOLED screen of 120Hz refresh rate, Exynos 2100 system-on-chip, dual stereo speakers, IP68 protection, fast wired and wireless charging, and a triple-camera set-up on the back with optical image stabilisation (OIS) available for primary and telephoto sensor. On paper, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G seems to be a capable premium smartphone that hangs with the best in its segment. But does it beat them on any parameter? Let’s find out:

Design

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G looks similar to its siblings in the Galaxy S21 series. It has a compact form factor and lightweight build, a combination not easy to find in most premium smartphones. Speaking of build, the smartphone boasts Gorilla Glass protection on the display, metallic frame, and polycarbonate back cover. Though some might not be impressed by plastic on a premium device, it is in no way detrimental to design, durability or utility of the smartphone. That said, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G is among the few premium smartphones you can use without a case or protective cover simply because its plastic back cover is less prone to scratches, fingerprints, and damages. Moreover, one must give it to Samsung for retaining features like wireless charging and reverse wireless charging despite using a plastic back cover. On top of that, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G is IP68-rated, which makes it resistant to water and dust-related damages.

Display

The 6.4-inch Dynamic 2x AMOLED screen of the Galaxy S21 FE 5G is of a flagship grade. It is bright, vivid, and smooth. Moreover, it stretches from corner to corner, leaving negligible bezels around. Even the bigger bezel on the chin is not too big. That said, the screen dominates the entire front with almost no visible distraction of any form. There is a centre-aligned punch-hole on the display for the front camera, but it is tiny and does not look awkward. Importantly, the user interface is optimised to minimise the distraction caused by screen punch-hole.

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G sports a triple-camera array on the back, featuring a 12-megapixel primary sensor of an f/1.8 aperture backed by OIS and dual-pixel autofocus tech, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor of an f/2.2 aperture and 123-degree field of view (FoV), and an 8MP telephoto lens of an f/2.4 aperture with OIS. On the front, the phone sports a 32MP sensor of an f/2.2 aperture and 81-degree FoV.

Details aside, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G is an imaging powerhouse, despite the absence of megapixel-rich sensors. Both the primary and ultra-wide-angle sensors perform well irrespective of lighting conditions. The telephoto lens with its narrow aperture is not great in low light, but its utility in taking portrait shots is impressive. Speaking of portraits, Samsung has added new colour filters and each of them adds zing to shots. Aside to regulars, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G gets Samsung’s flagship-centric imaging features – Pro video, portrait video, dual recording, HDR10+ videos, and single take.

As for the videos, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G is capable of recording 4K resolution frames at up to 60 frames per second. However, it can use all its available sensors for 4K resolution video recording only at 30fps. In terms of performance, the video recording experience is smooth and as good as you get in any …….

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