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Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Released January 2022.5Press releasenews.samsung.com/pl/galaxy-s21-fe-5g-juz-dostepny-w-polsceRead 5 October 2026Actual Polish retail January 11, 2022, consistent with UK planned January 11. Month precision, no preorders treated as retail. Last checked 23 October 2026.
- Screen size
- 6.4in
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
- Main camera
- 12MP
- Rated battery capacity
- 4,370mAh
89 of 162 fields known.
General
- Series
- Galaxy S3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-s21-fe-5g-flagship-smartphone-designed-for-fans-of-all-kindsRead 5 October 2026
- Model numbers
- SM-G990B/DS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-G990BZADEUARead 5 October 2026Exact UK support and EU native manual identify SM-G990B/DS.
- GTIN / EAN
- Not available
- Announced
- 4 January 20223Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-s21-fe-5g-flagship-smartphone-designed-for-fans-of-all-kindsRead 5 October 2026
- Status
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-FE-5G-review-The-fan-edition-smartphone-goes-into-the-next-round.598090.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the Galaxy S21 FE 5G succeeds the 2020 Galaxy S20 FE 5G.
- Successor
- Samsung Galaxy S23 FE10Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-FE-review-The-smartphone-as-a-fan-service.813629.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the Galaxy S23 FE follows the Galaxy S21 FE because there was no S22 FE.
- Launch price (US)
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Colours
- Graphite, Olive, Lavender, White6Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/meet-s21-fe-a-flagship-smartphone-designed-for-fans-of-all-kindsRead 5 October 2026
- Form factor
- Bar1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- OS support period (claimed)
- Not available
- Security support period (claimed)
- 5years4Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-os-upgrade-one-ui-android-unpacked-2022Read 5 October 2026February 2022 maker policy explicitly includes this S model in up-to-five-year security support. Starting basis unstated. OS generations are not converted into years. Older review promises superseded.
- Security updates until
- Not available
Body
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Height
- 155.7mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- Width
- 74.5mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- Thickness
- 7.9mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- Thickness with camera bump
- Not available
- Folded dimensions
- Not available
- Weight
- 177g(6.2 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- Front
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-FE-5G-review-The-fan-edition-smartphone-goes-into-the-next-round.598090.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026
- Dust and water rating
- IP683Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-s21-fe-5g-flagship-smartphone-designed-for-fans-of-all-kindsRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202201/20220105105730758/SM-G990_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_211202.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Water resistance time
- 30min9Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202201/20220105105730758/SM-G990_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_211202.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same exact freshwater laboratory condition. No beach or pool guarantee.
- MIL-STD-810
- Not available
- SIM capacity
- Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK SM-G990B 6 GB/128GB reference has two physical nano-SIM positions. Matching European review expressly states no eSIM support.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-FE-5G-review-The-fan-edition-smartphone-goes-into-the-next-round.598090.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Matching Snapdragon 6/128 phone expressly does not support eSIM.
- Stylus
- Not available
- Stylus name
- Not available
Display
- Screen size
- 6.4in(16.3 cm)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- Resolution
- 1080 × 2340px1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- Pixel density
- 402.7ppi
- Aspect ratio
- Not available
- Display type (as published)
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- Max refresh rate
- 120Hz3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-s21-fe-5g-flagship-smartphone-designed-for-fans-of-all-kindsRead 5 October 2026
- Touch sampling rate
- Not available
- Instant touch sampling
- 240Hz3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-s21-fe-5g-flagship-smartphone-designed-for-fans-of-all-kindsRead 5 October 2026240 Hz specifically in Game Mode. S21 FE additionally requires 120 Hz display setting.
- Display brightness (typical, claimed)
- Not available
- Outdoor brightness (claimed)
- Not available
- Peak display brightness (claimed)
- Not available
- Minimum brightness
- Not available
- Colour depth per channel
- Not available
- DCI-P3 coverage
- Not available
- HDR playback formats
- HDR10, HDR10+, HLG7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-FE-5G-review-The-fan-edition-smartphone-goes-into-the-next-round.598090.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026
- PWM dimming frequency
- Not available
- Always-on display
- Yes9Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202201/20220105105730758/SM-G990_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_211202.pdfRead 5 October 2026Always On Display section printed page 119.
- Front camera cutout
- Punch hole9Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202201/20220105105730758/SM-G990_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_211202.pdfRead 5 October 2026
- Cover screen size
- Not available
- Cover screen resolution
- Not available
- Cover screen refresh rate
- Not available
- Cover screen type
- Not available
Platform
- OS at launch
- Android 123Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-s21-fe-5g-flagship-smartphone-designed-for-fans-of-all-kindsRead 5 October 2026
- Software
- One UI 4.06Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/meet-s21-fe-a-flagship-smartphone-designed-for-fans-of-all-kindsRead 5 October 20267Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-FE-5G-review-The-fan-edition-smartphone-goes-into-the-next-round.598090.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Software paragraph explicitly identifies Android 12 and One UI 4.0 in this launch-period review.
- Latest stable OS (verified)
- Not available
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8887Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-FE-5G-review-The-fan-edition-smartphone-goes-into-the-next-round.598090.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026
- CPU cores
- 81Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- CPU configuration
- Not available
- Max CPU clock
- Not available
- NPU performance
- Not available
Memory
- Storage (nominal)
- 128GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- Max card size
- Not available
Rear cameras
- Physical rear cameras
Role Resolution (MP) Aperture (f/) Autofocus OIS Optical zoom Field of view Main 12 1.8 Dual Pixel PDAF Yes Not available Not available Ultrawide 12 2.2 Not available Not available Not available 123° Telephoto 8 2.4 Not available Yes 3× Not available Source3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-s21-fe-5g-flagship-smartphone-designed-for-fans-of-all-kindsRead 5 October 2026Exact physical main, ultrawide and telephoto lens table. OIS stored only on named lenses where explicitly documented. Sensor crops are not counted as additional lenses.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-FE-5G-review-The-fan-edition-smartphone-goes-into-the-next-round.598090.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact camera prose explicitly telephoto optical stabilization and 3x optical zoom.- Number of rear cameras
- 3
- Main camera
- 12MP
- Longest physical-lens optical zoom
- 3×
- Maximum photo digital zoom
- 30×1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- Flash
- Rear flash1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- Camera features
- Not available
- Maximum rear video rate per resolution
Width (px) Height (px) Highest capture rate (fps) 3840 2160 60 1920 1080 240 - Max video resolution
- 3840 × 2160px
- Recorded video HDR formats
- HDR10+9Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202201/20220105105730758/SM-G990_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_211202.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same camera settings explicitly HDR10+ video recording, separate from display playback formats.
- Log recording
- Not available
- Video stabilisation
- OIS, EIS9Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202201/20220105105730758/SM-G990_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_211202.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera settings anti-shake video stabilization. Main-lens OIS separately explicit. Gyro subtype unstated.
- Maximum slow-motion capture rate
- Not available
Front camera
- Front cameras
Role Resolution (MP) Aperture (f/) Autofocus Main 32 2.2 Fixed - Maximum front video rate per resolution
Width (px) Height (px) Highest capture rate (fps) 3840 2160 60 - Front autofocus
- No
Audio
Network
- Network
- GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026GSM, LTE and 5G explicit. The WCDMA/UMTS band list establishes UMTS. HSPA is not inferred.
- 2G bands
- GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- 3G bands
- B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- 4G bands
- B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- 5G bands
- N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- 5G modes
- Not available
- Maximum modem download rate
- Not available
- Satellite
- Not available
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- Wi-Fi bands
- 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- Bluetooth
- 5.01Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- Bluetooth audio codecs
- Not available
- Ultra-wideband
- Not available
- Positioning
- GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- Dual-frequency GNSS
- Not available
- Connector
- USB-C1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- USB data standard
- USB 3.2 Gen 11Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- IR blaster
- Not available
- FM radio
- Not available
Features and sensors
- Fingerprint
- Optical, under-display3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-s21-fe-5g-flagship-smartphone-designed-for-fans-of-all-kindsRead 5 October 2026
- Face unlock
- Not available
- Sensors
- Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- Extra buttons
- Not available
- Haptic motor
- Not available
Battery and charging
- Battery capacity (typical)
- 4,500mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
- Rated battery energy
- Not available
- Battery type
- Not available
- Claimed battery life
Use case Hours (h) Video playback 16 Audio playback 79 Talk time 37 - Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
- 25W3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-s21-fe-5g-flagship-smartphone-designed-for-fans-of-all-kindsRead 5 October 2026Maker handset charging-capability row, not recommended-adapter input inheritance.
- Wired charging standards
- Not available
- Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
- 30min6Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/meet-s21-fe-a-flagship-smartphone-designed-for-fans-of-all-kindsRead 5 October 2026UK footnote 4 explicitly 25 W Super-fast charger from 0 to 50%, 30 min. Adapter separately sold.
- Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
- Not available
- Wireless charging
- Yes3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-s21-fe-5g-flagship-smartphone-designed-for-fans-of-all-kindsRead 5 October 2026
- Wireless charging power
- 15W3Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/meet-s21-fe-5g-flagship-smartphone-designed-for-fans-of-all-kindsRead 5 October 2026Maker handset charging row explicitly 15 W wireless, distinct from reverse wireless output.
- Wireless standards
- Not available
- Built-in alignment magnets
- Not available
- Reverse wireless output power
- Not available
- Reverse wired
- Not available
- Included adapter rated power
- Not available
Measured
- Geekbench single-core
- Not available
- Geekbench multi-core
- Not available
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme
- Not available
- AnTuTu
- Not available
- Display brightness (measured)
- 1,044nits7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-FE-5G-review-The-fan-edition-smartphone-goes-into-the-next-round.598090.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026APL50 balanced pattern, 1044 nits. Android 12/One UI 4.0, January 1, 2022 patch, build unstated. Exact manual/automatic brightness mode is unstated. Exact matching European RAM/storage.
- PWM dimming (measured)
- Not available
- Mixed-use battery life (measured)
- Not available
- Full charge time (measured)
- Not available
- Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
- Not available
EU label and regulatory
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- EU energy class
- Not available
- Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
- Not available
- Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
- Not available
- Drop resistance class
- Not available
- Repairability class
- Not available
- SAR head (US)
- Not available
- SAR body (US)
- Not available
- SAR head (EU)
- Not available
- SAR body (EU)
- Not available
- Hearing aid compatibility
- Not available
In the box
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- In the box
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-G990BZADEUA2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-G990BZADEUARead 5 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- searchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact original UK SKU SM-G990BZADEUA. Live maker specification table.
- Manual
- downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202201/20220105105730758/SM-G990_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_211202.pdf9Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202201/20220105105730758/SM-G990_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_211202.pdfRead 5 October 2026Native EU English cover includes exact SM-G990B/DS.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- Not available
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Sources
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- Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail
- Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-G990BZADEUA
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PredecessorSamsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy S23 FE