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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Released: 2022, January 04Price: ₹ 19,999 / $ 114.90 / £ 169.99 / € 290.00Status: Available. Released 2022, January 07

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 1, Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 2
GPUAdreno 660 - Version 1, Mali-G78 MP14 - Version 2
NFCYes
SAR0.77 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C, OTG
Size6.4 inches, 100.5 cm, 2, (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Price₹ 19,999 / $ 114.90 / £ 169.99 / € 290.00
RadioUnspecified
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat19 1600/200 Mbps, 5G
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsWhite, Graphite, Lavender, Olive
ModelsSM-G990B, SM-G990B/DS, SM-G990U, SM-G990U1, SM-G990W, SM-G990E, SM-G9900, SM-G990B2, SM-G990U2, SM-G990W2, SM-G990U3
SAR EU0.95 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body)
Single32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, January 07
Triple12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Weight177 g (6.24 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - Version 1, Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - Version 2
Display792 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Charging25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min, 15W wireless, Reverse wireless
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Released2022, January 04
Announced2022, January 04
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotNo
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm (6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-26.9 LUFS (Good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 566529 (v8), 719696 (v9), GeekBench: 3049 (v5.1), GFXBench: 56fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Battery (old)Endurance rating 92h

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Overview

About Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2022. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - Version 1, Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - Version 2 , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G.