The Inbetweeners

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE is a flagship for a little bit less. On paper, there are lot of similarities with the Galaxy S21, but there are also a few things missing.

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from ₹54,999 / samsung.com/in

There are flagships, there are flagship killers, and then there are those that comfortably sit between the two. Some call them value flagships, others not-soflagship flagship (I might have made that up), while us British sitcom fans would prefer calling them ‘The Inbetweeners’.

Whatever the terminology, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is that device. It offers all the premiumness of a high-end smartphone, but without the price tag.

You’ll be forgiven for mistaking the Galaxy S21 FE for the Galaxy S21, because they look like siblings lost at the Kumbh Mela. They are almost identical from the front, with the newer device being a shade larger and heavier.

The similarity in design is also seen at the back, but there are differences. Instead of glass, the back of the FE is all plastic. But it is the more inviting kind that begs you to caress it, alleviating any traces of cheapness or cost-cutting.

OLED baby!

The 6.4in AMOLED display is bright and vibrant with deep blacks – classic Samsung. Bezels are almost non-existent, and the 120Hz refresh rate makes animations and scrolling oh so smooth. Protecting the screen is Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, which should help keep scratches off.

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