Samsung is rumoured to launch a new Galaxy S21 series smartphone very soon. As per rumours, the Fan Edition variant of the Galaxy S21 series will launch in July or August. Reports previously claimed that the company halted the S21 FE’s production due to supply constraints. However, Samsung denied any such claims without confirming the launch timeline of the affordable Galaxy S21 smartphone. While we wait for the official launch timeline, the device has visited the Geekbench website. The listing reveals some key details of the upcoming S21 FE. This particular variant is likely to launch in the US. Let’s take a look at the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE US variant’s specifications, features, and other details revealed via Geekbench.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE US variant on Geekbench
Samsung could launch the Galaxy S21 FE very soon. The device has visited the Geekbench website ahead of its launch. The listed device on the Geekbench website has the model number SM-G990U. This particular model listed on Geekbench could be specific for the US market as the model number includes the letter “U”.
As per the listing, the phone draws power from a Snapdragon 888 SoC. The variant listed on Geekbench has 6GB of RAM under the hood. It comes with Android 11 out of the box. We can expect a layer of OneUI 3.0 on top of the Android mobile operating system.
The International variant of the S21 FE with the model number SM-G990B has already visited the Geekbench website. That particular variant featured 8GB of RAM under the hood. Other details of the device have also leaked in the past.
The phone was spotted on the 3C and TUV certification websites, confirming the charging speeds. As per the listings, the phone will support 25W fast charging. It is rumoured to pack a 4,500 mAh battery.
Reports also suggest that the phone will feature a flat 6.4-inch 120Hz display. Design renders of the device leaked in the past reveal that the display will have a hole-punch cutout on the top-centre area.
The rear panel houses a triple-camera module. The camera bump is integrated and protrudes directly from the rear panel. It could feature a 12MP primary main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens. It has a USB Type-C port and a speaker grille on the bottom edge. The right edge of the device has the volume and power buttons.
Samsung could launch the device in South Korea between 700,000 to 800,000 won (Rs 45,846 – Rs 52,395). In comparison, the Galaxy S20 FE was launched for 899,800 won (Rs 58,926) in the country. What are your thoughts on the upcoming Samsung smartphone? Do let us know in the comments below.
