'Galaxy S21 FE' Launch Imminent... Aiming to Outpace 'iPhone 13'

[Asia Economy Reporter Eunmo Koo] Samsung Electronics' 'Galaxy S21 Fan Edition (FE)' appears to be nearing its unveiling. It is interpreted as a strategy to take the lead in the market ahead of Apple's 'iPhone 13' series, along with the recently released foldable phones.

On the 28th (local time), famous IT tipster Max Weinbach revealed a photo of the display stand signage at a Samsung Electronics store, showing 'Galaxy S21 5G' and 'Galaxy S21 FE 5G' side by side. The photo also features a device presumed to be the S21 FE.

The release date of the S21 FE is likely to be October 8. According to another IT tipster, Mauri QHD, the S21 FE is expected to be announced on September 8, with the release taking place between September and October. Considering that Apple is expected to launch the 'iPhone 13' series on September 14, this is seen as a strategy to pressure Apple through foldable phones and the S21 FE.

Initially, the S21 FE was expected to be unveiled this month at the Unpacked event alongside new foldable phones such as the 'Galaxy Z Flip3' and 'Galaxy Z Fold3,' but its release was delayed due to semiconductor supply issues. However, as production of the S21 FE has smoothed out in the second half of the year, industry observers believe a third-quarter release is feasible. The underwhelming performance of the S21 series launched earlier this year also supports the early launch of the S21 FE.

Earlier, on the 26th, the S21 FE model was registered on Google Play. The FE is characterized by having performance and design similar to strategic premium smartphones but at a significantly lower price. The expected price is around $699 (approximately 820,000 KRW), which is similar to the 'iPhone 13 mini.'

The upcoming S21 FE will feature a 6.5-inch display supporting a 120Hz refresh rate and will be equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 processor. The screen resolution is 1080x2009 with 480 DPI. The camera setup includes a 12-megapixel front selfie camera, and on the rear, a 32-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera.

Additionally, based on information leaked by IT tipsters and major foreign media, the S21 FE will support a 4,400mAh battery with super-fast charging capability and is expected to be sold in more than five colors, including purple, white, green, gray, and black.

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