Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review!
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So Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE is Samsung’s latest fan edition smartphone that offers a lot of high end flagship features for a lower price than it’s flagship counterparts. In this video we are going to review the long awaited S21 FE and find out if it’s right for you. Let’s get started!
Timestamps:
0:00 Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Review!
0:22 Price
0:56 Overview
2:14 Real Life User Experience
4:58 Battery Life
5:34 Cameras
6:19 Design
6:50 Personal Experience Overview
7:40 Final Verdict
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Old School Runescape
Super Mario Strikers
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Thanks for watching!
Hi shane i have a question how do you get the wallpeper in that. you review Samsung a12 like that wallpepers please reply shane
Reply😫
@Andrew Cool, I got mine the other day, got a free Galaxy Watch 4 with it here in the UK. Wish I could claim some Buds too, but that offer isn't available here 😟
Hi Shane, first time commenting but I'm really looking forward to your full review on the Galaxy Buds2 as your previous Buds reviews have all been in depth and very detailed compared to most reviewers out here who are more focused on promoting the Buds on its selling point. Thanks for the very detailed experience based reviews man, cheers!
@@gizmo4118 how long did yours take to arrive? I ordered last night from Samsung directly and the earliest date I could choose with DPD was the 16th, so 2 weeks! Did yours get delivered early? Thanks
@@ipodgooroo Mine was on a contract from the Network 3, so I ordered it and it was delivered the next working day. It's a great phone for sure.
finally you're back dude! i genuinely enjoy your reviews better than those big tech reviewers because of your minimal and more wholesome shots. it feels like i'm receiving tech advice from a real friend :))
This is a Samsung channel so when a new Samsung arrives expect a video.
Im glad you enjoy it! I myself was missing that personal touch from tech reviews when I was searching for answers on CZcams a few years back
Great review 👍🏻 I watched till the end 🙂
And as a Samsung fan, I already love this phone. Although, I do agree with you about the usual extras missing being a disappointment. It doesn't even include a charger. Still a great phone though 👍🏻
I enjoyed your review. I recently got the graphite 256Gb version of the S21 FE (only colour/size in stock) as a "cross-grade" from my Note9. It compares favourably in day to day use with somewhat better battery life. A couple of features I do miss from the Note9 are the high-speed wireless charging and the flashing led indicators for various notifications but overall it fits most of my needs and it was nearly half the price of my Note9.
Overall: I'm A Fan Of The S21 FE. It's A Really Solid Phone and Happy 2022 To You. ☺️🥳
Just got one and just saw your review later. I’m happier now and enjoying a lot! Thanks!
Samsung's FE Line is amazing
I got S20 FE for my Dad and it's perfectly working
S20 FE is a great phone, if Samsung would discount it with the S21 FE out now it would be even better and probably the better choice between these 2
do you have any issue with overheating?
@@MrBallain Not really
The temperature peak after an hour of gaming is 41c and that's pretty good
First time watching a review from your channel, I watched through the entire video, I can't do the same for alot of other channels out there. Good stuff
One of the best reviewer of Samsung products. My go to and alwayd a great job with the video review. Excellent work bro!
Great review, how's water testing on the phone does it really protects against water?
Noticed you testing the phone with Super Mario Strikers on Dolphin. It runs flawlessly on my Huawei Mate 20 Pro so I assume it's not an intensive emulated game, same with Mario Double Dash. The Huawei struggles on Super Mario Sunshine and Metroid Prime and I am looking for an Android upgrade, how is the Samsung with emulated games like Mario Sunshine, Metroid Prime and Zelda Windwaker?
Finally you're back!! Hope you had a great holiday season.I was waiting for you to make a video on the Samsung galaxy tab s7 FE but I got bored of waiting and just bought it anyway 😄 it arrives in a week time
Thanks Jamie, hope yours was great too! I have the Tab S7 FE and used it for a while now so maybe a long term review will need to be in order if viewers are interested! Congrats on the purchase nonetheless! Multitasking is a blast!
@@ShaneSymonds great to hear, can't wait to start using it!
Great review. Thanks!
Hello, what are your thoughts on s21fe's fingerprint sensor? Could you compare its fingerprint sensor to that in s10+ if you have used it?
I purchased this phone for the dual physical SIM tray, however I’m missing the SIM Manager option in settings, would anyone else be able to confirm this..? I have the latest updates installed, tried a full factory reset and cleared cache.
I already ordered this phone & very enjoyable review Shane. Keep it up.I'm curious to know the Camera which you filmed this? apple iphone 13 pro max?
I got it since it came out . So amazing divise and much fast. The camera is ingredible for me. I loved that phone
Front camera?
Hows the battery life working for you?
@@zabdivelazquez2558 it keeps me for all the day but u have to chragre it sure once a day . Battery is just normal
I just get the S21FE phone few days ago. And I'm totally agreed with your opinion.
Hi! How is the experience of using it using only by one hand? Is it possible?😆. Thank you. I'm thinking to buy this phone.
Yoo your reviews are the best idk why lol.
I spend a lot of time making them so I'm glad to hear you enjoyed!
A big YES to lightweight increasing ease of picture taking.....It's one of the reasons I've sent the pixel6P and iPhone13P back....now waiting on the S22 🙂
Hi! How is the experience of using it using only by one hand? Is it possible?😆. Thank you. I'm thinking to buy this phone.
How's the emulator performance I was planning on using it for 3ds games
I miss youu dude 🥺💕😘
tysm! i have decided to get this phone becuz of you :D
Can you explain how to take wide angle selfie in s21 fe. I don’t see that option on screen somehow.
you got the new Pixel but didn't make a video on it?
I've seen reviews on the S21 FE and have seen mixed reviews. I'm seeing a lot of comparisons with the regular S21. How close are the two phones. And do you think it's still worth getting the FE over the pending S22?
after trade in and gift cards at best buy I got the unlocked phone for 448+ the give me a 100 dollar gc so I saved the upgrade fee and upsell on the unlimited plan. otherwise it would have been closer too 900 for the s22 plus.
I think yes it's worth getting, because let's be honest, little better cameras and a new chip aren't a big differences, SD888 is still quite new and powerful. I will be getting S21FE soon 8+256 just so i can hold onto it for longer. They are pretty close, if not the same phones. But i'd pick S21FE because in my country it sells with SD and bigger battery with that beautiful screen so why not.
Good video! Surprised you havent reviewed the galaxy watch4
I should make a proper review because I've been loving it!
@@ShaneSymonds Looking forward to it!!
Hey Shane, shoot a video on Pixel 6 if you can and compare it to S21 FE An interesting video will come out.
Shane thanks for the video. I used your link to purchase this phone. I was given a military discount and the ear buds.
Congrats on the purchase and thanks for using the link!
I purchased s21fe5g for dual sim purpose but not working why?
It is the snapdragon model or the exynos model?
Bro what's the name of the controller at 4.35 ?
can someone help me with settings of display..it looks so greenish and dull
What is better to buy, the s21 regular or the s21Fe. I looking for good phone that istn above a 1,000.
I should be getting mine this weekend!
The s21fe is a good phone with poor battery life.☹️
@@LuisAlvarado- I don't know bro I get over 20 hours on 70% worth of battery 🔋 with moderate use. I'm not on the phone like kids these day.... constantly. Call me a boomer I guess.
Does it supports wired DeX mode?
Switched to the Galaxy S21 FE a few months back and I gotta say, it's a powerhouse for the price! The display is smooth as butter, perfect for scrolling and watching videos. Plus, the camera captures crisp photos and videos, even on the go. Overall, it's a fantastic phone that keeps up with my busy life. One thing that worries me though is how scratch-prone the plastic back seems. I wouldn't want one accidental drop to ruin the phone's look. Thinking about getting a screen protector, but some can be bulky and affect the fingerprint sensor. Maybe a full-body wrap with a matte finish from gadgetshieldz would be cool? It would protect from scratches, add some grip, and even give the phone a unique look!
Solid Phone! Happy to be back with Android for over 15 years with iOS. I recommend getting the 8gb variant to really feel the difference!
You can get the 6GB and in Samsungs software they let you take up to 12GB of hard drive to dedicate it to Ram use. How’s that battery life treating you?
Sometimes got some lag and bug with the motion smoothness
Remember when Samsung phones came with plastic backs that you could remove and change the battery or add a sim card, wonder how difficult it is to remove the plastic back on the FE if it is time to change the battery or replace a damaged plastic back?
Yeah I loved my LG V20 with replaceable batteries back in the day. I wish that was still available but I assume it would impact the water resistance and the companies wouldn't be able to push that narrative, even though you and I would take that trade off if we could swap batteries whenever we please
@@ShaneSymonds , "Samsung" actually made water resistant phones with removable plastic backs in the past (Galaxy S5, for example), so it's totally possible. They still do that today with their Galaxy X Cover rugged series.
Hey!Can you please tell us about the vibration motor in the S21 FE and how it performs compared to the S21?
It feels fine , but to be honest why would you really need the haptic for ? The ones on the fe still feel good
@@zero5269 Just for keyboard feedback n stuff like that.thank you !!
Thank you 😊
Which would you advise s21 fe or s21 ultra? I wanted to have a good phone that has good camera.
Ultra
great and enjoyable 👍❤
Is the S21 FE worth upgrading to from an s10e? I really like my s10e except it is just a little too small. My S10e is still going strong so far.
I think that you can justify buying this phone, because it brings a bigger display, faster display and chipset and will also last longer than the s10e in terms of software updates. It also has a new look. I wil personally be getting buying this phone in the following week, but it is up to you tough.
I have the S21. I'm confused about the model numbers S21 FE, just looks a little smaller and costs less.
I've been happy with the S21 but I'm never happy with the pictures. I don't know why, but my pics never look all that great which is disappointing. Selfies look distorted and awful. The other problem I'm having is the phone is much taller and thinner than the S7 which is what I had previously, and the way I have to hold it, I'm having problems with hand pain in the palm of my hand bc I have to hold my hand in a certain way to hold it. I use a popsocket, but never had issues before, it's more that the phone is awkward for my hand size. It's already sent me to the orthopedic surgeon to figure out what to do about it. Since most all new phoneshave this tall thin shape now, I don't know what to do about switching, but this phone cost a lot, wondering if I need to ditch it entirely.
I used to have the S21 Ultra (also tried the S21 Plus) but I switched to the iPhone 13 Pro as I like a bit of meat in my phones (I personally find it easier to hold when they are not too thin).
I never had hand pains or any of those problems but thats maybe because I used a nice Spigen case which gives it more depth and also has nice grip. These phones are just getting way too slippery now.
As for photos, have you made sure you turned off the optimizer? The phone uses a optimizer which alters the photo as to how it thinks it should look. You get a more natural picture if you turn it off. Also, about this distortion, what exactly do you mean by that? One of the biggest, if not, the biggest problem I had with my S21 Ultra was the over sharpening effect in almost all photos. If you look at the outline of things in the S21 line up you will see that photos have this halo effect which happens the photo is oversharpened. This became worse during shots in parks with a lot of plants/foliage. This is the main reason I couldn't keep the phone and switched to iPhone. I would rather have mild sharpening and less pop in the photos than all out sharpening and unnatural colours.
I hope the S22 solves that as I would like to go back to Samsung.
@@alfredoalejandro87 Thanks for your thorough reply. I do not have the optimizer turned on, it's been off since I got the phone. I also have a Spigel case, they are a great value. The phones being so tall and thin, though, there isn't much I can do about that but try to hold my phone differently which is challenging. When I say distortion, I mean like one of those mirrors you look into at carnivals. My nose always looks huge and distorted and my head elongated, and I swear it accentuates every wrinkle that I have to make me look 10 years older than I normally look. Basically everything looks very course and sharp which is probably fine for pics of scenery, but not of people or even for my cat. My roommate has a Samsung but it's a cheaper phone and her pics are great. Even the pics of my cat look bad when hers look great. I am just really disappointed that the phone was so costly and the camera is not what I expected it to be. There are way too many settings on the camera making it difficult to set up.
@@helene420 , there are a few things to consider:
1. Make sure that the Scene optimizer is really turned off during the day. It actually helps at night time photos, though . But sometimes you may prefer to use Night mode.
2. Use the 64MP mode. You will find out that S21 makes one of the best quality, highly detailed photos while shooting at 64MP! They are considerably better than what iPhone 13 could do and during sunny days they even beat the photos of Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra! The 64MP photos of S21 are not as detailed at night time, because then it uses pixel binning to capture more light. Even so, the 64MP photos (9248 x 6936 pixels) are still about 10% better in detail and contrast than the regular 4:3 12MP photos (4032 x 3024 pixels). But if you shoot a lot of people and scenery in bright conditions, you definitely benefit from using the 64MP mode. The only downside is that they take several times more space per photo, and also come in 4:3 aspect ratio. You can downsample the 64MP photos to 16MP additionally (either with the phone's Gallery app, or via photo editing app from the Google store, or using a graphics program on your desktop PC) and they will still look very crisp and better than any other phone that does 12MP or 16MP photos. To convert the 4:3 64PM photos (9248 x 6936 pixels) to 16:9 aspect ratio, just crop the top and bottom to make them 9248 x 5202 pixels, which is equal to 48MP. Optionally, you can downsample the 9248 x 5202 photos to 4032 x 2268 pixels (this is the standard 19:6 mode of S21, which translates to 9MP).
3. For the selfie camera, check if you use the narrow field of view or the wide one! There is also a setting in the camera app that lets you remember the last used field of view and it will remain that way the next time you start the camera app.
4. Check if some "beauty" filters are active or not. This is what causes frustration for many people.
Also, keep in mind that when you look at yourself in the mirror, you actually see your face from twice the distance at a different focal length, because the light comes from your face to the mirror's surface and then from the mirror to your eyes. This is why if you shoot your face from the same distance like your mirror, your face appears like a bubble. It simply uses a shorter focal length since there is no mirror. However, if you point the phone to shoot towards the mirror, your face will look on the photos exactly like what you see with your eyes. To make better looking selfies outside, you could use a selfie stick to keep the phone at longer distance. S21 has very nice 2x and 3x Portrait mode that you may find useful for that purpose.
@@AutomotiveCNC Thank you! I appreciate it!
@@helene420 , you are welcome!
Nice reveiw
Just bought S21 Fe 8/256 GB Olive green. It was trade in deal and I got this one for 280€. I think it was more than worth it. Only concern is the battery life. But its my second day with the phone.
I don't understand as to why Samsung thought it was a good idea to not include an audio jack.
I enjoyed using the S20 FE than the S21 FE. It doesn't look like the 120 refresh rate on the 21 FE is working. The night mode on the camera is very weak. Actually the thing I enjoy from it is the front camera and the front glass, victus.
Whens the s22 ultra coming
Is this snapdragon model?
Do you recommend this phone over the Pixel 6?
Depends, if you are all about camera and software experience, then it's Pixel 6 for you, but if you want more performance and all around great phone, then S21FE.
for me it says you get free buds 2
Is the s21fe phone good for a long term use (3-5years) ?
btw i just want use it normal stuff like- chatting, music , CZcams, collage work . Not like heavy gaming .
It’s going to get 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security updates. It has plenty of power to last you 3 years. Sold cameras. I would say say. Only issue is I’ve heard mix things about the battery being good and bad.
Great phone with poor battery life.
Like mine S 21 FE. Deals brought it to $300. I wanted it for the big screen compared to the 22. I am old. T Mobile
I've had this phone almost a week now and it's dope af. ❤️
any battery issue? what’s your SOT? almost all reviewers said it last a day, but in forums and reddit many complaint about battery drain such as battery drops 10% when sleep time
Unfortunately there is a battery issue with this phone. Not terrible but not great either.
@@F.A.N.G.E ah i see. i think i'll rather wait for a53s. usually it's an all rounder and i dont really need performance SoC. thanks my guy 👍
is this exynos version? or snapdragon version u user?
Snappy
Strange how you got those gouges on the victus glass. looks like a bear got to it. I wasn't going to get a tempered glass protector so I did get a couple.
My son has the S20fe. With the S22 a few weeks away, do you think he should wait for it? Or should get the S21fe now?
Probably wait for the s22, but what does he want to use it for because the s20 fe can bassicaly already do anything, 120hz, top end processor, amazing camera
Wait
Wait
Is it snapdragon?
I bought it today, because it was 200 dollars cheaper. This phone is amazing
how îs the software and bateria?
poor battery life
All phones released nowadays are good to great. This def good or better. Nothing that stands out but value if you get it at a sensible price. Bearing in mind the OP9Pro is around £560 now, which has arguably better specs, then around £500 rather than the launch price of £699 seems fair. It is already at about £570 a few days after release as resellers (new) seem to have the main stock to try and get rid of. So, under £500 ($500) will not be long. Wait for the s22 line to release as then the S21 line may fall further. Hard to say anything negative about the phone, even plastic is not an issue for me as I use a case.
That's how I felt too - couldn't really find anything wrong with this phone so it's an easy recommendation. But at the same time and to your point so many phones are good now. In many parts of the world there are far better value phones but here in the US that's not as much the case for whatever reason. Most people I see either have an iPhone (vast majority) or a Samsung so it's a lot different here
We should be getting s21 or s21 plus at this rate , this fe has got poor haptic feedback
Samsung need to learn from Apple how to give discount on older flagship instead of discontinue good phone
We don't need upper midrange instead older flagship with curved display and good software support
I did recently notice that haptics (for those who don't know what we are talking about, its the subtle vibration the phone gives off when typing text for example) on my S21 Ultra felt a lot more crisp, sadly that didn't make it to the review. It's not bad, but not the best like I've felt on my S21 Ultra.
Where the S20 FE felt like a pleasant option I’m really struggling to get the point of this one. Like more options is never a bad thing 😂 but this more so just screams they’re trying to save money while charging even more for a “new” product now that few people would pay top dollar for an S21.
I wish Samsung would use the FE name differently to offer ALL of the stuff that us techies want (headphone jack, micro sd card slot, IR blaster, accessories in box, etc). This instead feels like a direct competitor to the iPhone 13 but "Fan Edition" in the name probably is not going to convert any devoted iPhone users over to this phone.
Good phone but looking forward to S22 series
S22 will be very exciting! The S21 Ultra is still amazing today, so I'm curious to see how Samsung will top it.
I love it so much I bought 3. Lol
S21 FE or the s22+?
Less than 6 hr screen on time make me so hesitant...
This phone is nice.
Is it still worth it in 2023?
Just got mine and absolutely love it. I thought the weight and size felt okay. the last time I had an Android was 2013, boy they have come a long way. I still have the iPhone 13 Mini as my daily as I am just as integrated in the Apple ecosystem, but I tell you tables might switch. Many have said the price is too high or same as S21, but I am not sure where they are shopping I see the S21 for $100 more and no $100 gift card, so basically $200 more which for is not worth it. The S21 FE has been great.
Hi! How is the experience of using it using only by one hand? Is it possible?😆. Thank you. I'm thinking to buy this phone.
@@KayKayshaw I have small hands so have to use two hands. My main phone is an iPhone 13 Mini because I have small hands. I would say it's the same other similar size phones including the iPhone 12/13 regular or Pro's, but more fun and with better Google app integration.
@@mrmaramind iPhone 13 mini sounds perfect fit too. Thanks for ur answer
how is the battery life?
It is a very cool phone
I got it for 270e
👍
The screen is funny for watching video
Conclusion is, if you can get it for a good price, then it's absolutely worth it.
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Went to Jamaica for the first time last year and loved it! Made some friends and had a great time.
Sorry it dose not come with a power adapter if your looking for a headphone jack it does not have it and it dose not have the memory card slot
Hiiii samsung S21 fe 5g
woah, I can only dream of having this phone lol, first one here btw
Perfect size. Bigger than the s21 and slightly smaller than the s22....
You meant S22 Plus or? Since s22 is 6'1 and s21 is 6'2.
@@badland.6503 Yes
Why do no reviewers mention the quality of the haptics. S21 FE haptics are SO bad, totally ruins the phone for me. One of the worst ive ever experienced, makes it feel like a budget mobile. such a shame too cause the rest of the phone is amazing. Cheap, loose, buzzy, reverberates thru the whole phone with a metalic "zing" rather than being tight n punchy. maybe im spoilt coming from pixels i dunno. FE haptics are as bad as my old A51. S21 normal edition haptics are better than FE imo.
Probably your unit. I don't have a problem with mine. BTW I have S10, S20, One plus 7 and LG V30 to compare with. I don't feel any issue with haptics.
6/128gb = 700 USD
LOL
Who would buy this when the s20 fe is half the price currently new?
Better phone overall and the 3 year os updates its a plus Imo
@@TheRoobv 20 fe Will still go until android 13.
@@RodolphosTechchannel s21fe will get android 15 since it came without A12 and one ui 4.0 out of the box, dont get me wrong s20 fe its a solid phone still
Are you even 99 mining?
the phone is so fucking bright and causing me eye strain .regret to buy it
You can lower brightness 🤷♂️
And poor battery life.🤣🤣
@@ThePasindu the lower brightness didnt help much . i turn to natural and eye protection mode.feel much better.
@@LuisAlvarado- gonna say it is true
@@toshinya80 poor battery as in? How much SOT you getting?
good phone with poor battery life☹️☹️
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There is almost no incentive to buy the S21 FE over the regular S21.
You might as well just save the extra $100 and get the regular flagship.
There was more value with choosing the S20 FE over the regular S20.
The S20 FE brought a $300 price cut, making it a much better option for those who wanted that 2020 flagship experience at a marginally cheaper price!
The S21 was already making cuts and sacrifices to be cheaper than the S20 line to begin with.
In that case, the S21 FE's release actually seems redundant.
It's essentially a budget version of a budget flagship phone.
It's worth getting though, i prefer SD more over Exynos, i prefer bigger battery, i prefer bigger screen. If you can get it for a right price of course. I'm not a huge camera user (i like taking pictures here and there) so I don't need top of the line cameras and I don't mind that plastic back because everybody would just put a case on.
Dude your review is not authentic 😂 I’m sorry I even watched it .
Everyone knows it has. Battery issues and heating also it’s price was not very competitive.
And believe me am a Samsung fan
Sorry but with A52 you get the following features, Headphone jack, SD Slot, Charger Plug in the box, which one is more value for money, if S21FE beats A52, look at the price difference.
Come on Samsung stop playing IPhone game.
Garbage phone
I'm curious to hear your thoughts on why it's "garbage"?
No MicroSD, no buy!
@@davidbrown6878 explain please im looking to buy one... I'm not to up on phone tech
@@davidbrown6878 lol just sony in the world has sd card for flagship .. go far away, buy sony😏
Garbage pp :v
I got free. Fe. 21. And $300 gift card just for signing to a lower monthly rate same bill but 100 gigs.
Good deal today
All free. Kept my old phone. So all free
Dude your review is not authentic 😂 I’m sorry I even watched it .
Everyone knows it has. Battery issues and heating also it’s price was not very competitive.
And believe me am a Samsung fan