Great news for Samsung fans as the Galaxy S21 FE 5G was officially launched in Malaysia on the 5th of January and has been unveiled as a successor to the Galaxy S20 FE and a tweaked variant of the Flagship Galaxy S21.
For those who do not know, FE stands for ‘Fan Edition’, which has been around since 2017, and before that, I am unaware of any FE series apart from the Note7 FE since back then.
While fans will find most of their desired specs and features here, Samsung is also leaving out several premium aspects of the main Galaxy S21 series, resulting in a lower and more affordable price.
Galaxy S21 FE 5G Malaysia Launch
The all-new Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G smartphone delivers select fan-favourite Galaxy S21 premium features in a well-rounded package to empower people to explore and express themselves.
This smartphone is equipped with some of the most-loved aspects of the Galaxy S21 — eye-catching design, powerful performance, a pro-grade camera, and seamless ecosystem connectivity.
TM Roh, President and Head of Samsung Electronics’ MX (Mobile eXperience) Business had said the following;
“At Samsung, we’re focused on bringing the latest mobile innovations to even more people,” “We saw an incredible response to Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy S21 lineup. So we applied the same approach with S21 FE 5G, equipping it with the premium features that matter most to our loyal Galaxy fans — because we’re focused on delivering a smartphone that meets their most important needs.”
Below are some of the highlights and key points about the new fan edition flagship phone;
More Ways for Users to Express Themselves
- The S21 FE 5G continues the Galaxy S21 legacy with a premium, signature design. It all starts with the iconic, fan-favourite Contour-Cut frame that seamlessly integrates with S21 FE 5G’s camera housing for a stylish, unified look.
- Samsung is giving consumers even more ways to express themselves with four new, fashionable colour options — Olive, Lavender, White or Graphite — all of which include a stylish haze finish.
- And the S21 FE 5G features a sleek and slim 7.9mm-thick body, so it can easily slip into a pocket to keep up with any on-the-go lifestyle.
Power for When Fans Need It Most
- Samsung users said power and display are critical to keeping up in today’s 24/7 world. That’s why S21 FE 5G comes equipped with Galaxy’s latest, super-fast application processor – the same powerful processor used in the S21 series.
- Dedicated gamers and streamers will be wowed by the S21 FE 5G’s ultra-crisp, high-quality graphics and picture quality, and the S21 FE 5G’s new 240Hz touch response rate takes all their favourite games to new heights with lightning-fast reaction capabilities.
- And those games will look incredibly smooth thanks to S21 FE 5G’s 120Hz refresh rate, which provides the highest resolution on a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display.
- Long-lasting batteries are also a top priority for busy, on-the-go Galaxy users, so S21 FE 5G is outfitted with an all-day battery built to last from work to home and everywhere in between.
- S21 FE 5G’s powerful battery is reinforced with 25W Super-Fast charging capabilities, so you can charge your battery by more than 50% in just 30 minutes and enjoy the S21 FE 5G’s brilliant high-speed performance without interruption.
Photo Favorites for the Galaxy Fan
- The Galaxy S21 is renowned for its industry-leading camera, and S21 FE 5G is equipped with the same pro-grade setup used to capture the world’s most vivid photos.
- Photography amateurs and pros alike can effortlessly edit, post, and share scroll-stopping content. It also includes an improved Night Mode setting.
- Now, users can enhance low-light shots while out with friends at night and capture super-clear photos in the darkest conditions.
- And when you want to get everyone in the shot, S21 FE 5G provides Samsung’s best selfie experience yet.
- Use S21 FE 5G’s advanced 32MP front camera to snap a high-quality selfie of all your best friends, then let its enhanced AI Face Restoration capabilities make you all look your best.
- Plus, with Dual Recording, you can stay on top of the action in front of and behind you — start recording, and your camera captures views from both lenses simultaneously.
For Photography Lovers
- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has a triple rear camera setup on the plastic back panel, including a 12MP ultrawide lens, a 12MP wide-angle lens and an 8MP telephoto lens.
- On the front panel, the smartphone has a 32MP selfie shooter located inside a punch hole in the centre of the screen.
A Truly Tailored and Secure Mobile Experience
- Thanks to Samsung’s intuitive One UI 4, you can design your ideal mobile experience — one that’s uniquely suited to your needs and allows you to express who you are, securely.
- Packed with deeper customization options and stronger privacy controls, you get to call the shots. With expanded capabilities, your home screens, icons, notifications, wallpapers, and more can all be reimagined.
- Widgets, which have been redesigned and upgraded to offer deep personalization options. Samsung believes a truly tailored experience goes beyond just looking and feeling.
- S21 FE 5G is built with a new privacy dashboard that brings security and privacy controls into one convenient place, making the experience of One UI 4 on the Galaxy S21 FE 5G as seamless as it is secure.
Conclusion
I have also done several other Samsung smartphone reviews over the last few years while I do a lot of smartphone photography, which I post on my main site Malaysia Asia.
The S21 Fan Edition 5G is priced at RM2,899 and RM3,099 for 128GB and 256GB, respectively. You can also visit the official Samsung Malaysia website for more information about the Galaxy S21 FE 5G.
Again, one of the main highlights is the camera system on this fan edition, while the all-day battery seems to be what consumers are looking for nowadays in smartphones. An ultra-fast 5G, super-fast charging, IP68 water resistance and eye comfort shield are just some of the other bonuses.
With the Galaxy S21 FE 5G Malaysia launch taking place on the 5th of January, potential buyers can head to the official Samsung website to see what deals are offered for this fan edition.