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Manufacturer codeSM-G990BLGFEUA
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About the Samsung S21 FE 5G
Samsung SM-G990BLGFEUA is listed in the smartphones category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 16.3 cm (6.4"); internal storage capacity: 128 GB; mobile network generation: 5G; operating system installed: Android 12. This entry covers manufacturer code SM-G990BLGFEUA. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 16.3 cm (6.4") display is specified at 2340 x 1080 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
The listed maximum refresh rate is 120 Hz. To use it, the source device, cable, resolution and input must all support the intended mode. Refresh rate is separate from response time and input lag.
- Screen size
- 16.3 cm (6.4")
- Screen resolution
- 2340 x 1080 pixels
- Maximum refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Memory (RAM)
- 6 GB
- Storage capacity
- 128 GB
- Mobile network generation
- 5G
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3.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 60%
No. Simply put, the Google Pixel 6 is a better phone in almost every way, and it costs $100 less to boot. If you prefer the iPhone, the iPhone 13 is no slouch either. Don't get me wrong, this is a very good phone, but it's coming at a weird time. The only...
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Samsung S21 FE 5G specifications
Manufacturer code: SM-G990BLGFEUA · Icecat product 100369476 · Checked 23 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 16.3 cm (6.4") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Memory (RAM) | 6 GB |
| Storage capacity | 128 GB |
| Mobile network generation | 5G |
| Rear camera resolution | 12 MP |
| Battery capacity | 4500 mAh |
| Operating system installed | Android 12 |
| NFC | Yes |
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Audio & listening3 details
| Speakerphone | Yes |
|---|---|
| Speakers | stereo |
| Audio formats supported | 3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, AWB, DFF, DSF, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF |
Display7 details
| Screen shape | Flat |
|---|---|
| Display technology marketing name | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Panel type | OLED |
| Display glass type | Gorilla Glass |
| Display number of colours | 16 million colours |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| Rounded display corners | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage6 details
| Processor cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Processor frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Processor boost frequency | 2.84 GHz |
| Compatible memory cards | Not supported |
| Maximum frame rate | 60 fps |
| Panorama | Yes |
Camera, image & video22 details
| Second rear camera resolution (numeric) | 12 MP |
|---|---|
| Third rear camera resolution (numeric) | 8 MP |
| Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric) | 12 MP |
| Rear camera resolution | 3000 x 4000 pixels |
| Rear camera aperture number | 1.8 |
| Second rear camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Third rear camera aperture number | 2.4 |
| Optical zoom | 3x |
| Digital zoom | 30x |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 32 MP |
| Front camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Video capture resolution (max) | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Resolution at capture speed | 1280x720@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps |
| Video recording modes | 720p, 1080p, 2160p |
| Rear camera type | Triple camera |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Image stabilizer type | Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) |
| Video call | Yes |
| Video formats supported | 3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM |
Printing, scanning & paper2 details
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | No |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
Connections & wireless15 details
| SIM card capability | Dual SIM |
|---|---|
| SIM card type | NanoSIM |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
| 2G bands (primary SIM) | 850,1900,1800,900 MHz |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| Headphone connectivity | USB Type-C |
| Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max) | 13 h |
| SIM card ejector pin | Yes |
Power & battery7 details
| Fast charging | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wireless charging | Yes |
| Removable battery | No |
| Talk time (4G) (max) | 37 h |
| Wireless audio playback time | 79 h |
| Wireless video playback time | 16 h |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
Controls & features10 details
| Slow motion mode | Yes |
|---|---|
| Slow motion rate | 960fps @HD, 240fps @FHD |
| Voice commands | Yes |
| Virtual assistant | Samsung Bixby |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Distance sensor | Yes |
| Magnetic sensor | Yes |
| Geomagnetic sensor | Yes |
| Hall sensor | Yes |
Design & dimensions8 details
| Form factor | Bar |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Olive |
| Protection features | Water resistant |
| Water and dust resistance (IP rating) | IP68 |
| Width | 74.5 mm |
| Depth | 7.9 mm |
| Height | 155.7 mm |
| Weight | 177 g |
Software & compatibility4 details
| 3G bands supported | 2100,900,1900,850,1700 MHz |
|---|---|
| 4G bands supported | 2100,700,800,1900,850,1800,1500,2300,2600,900,1700,2500 MHz |
| 5G bands supported | 2100,700,800,850,1800,2600,900,1700,2300,2500,3500 MHz |
| Compatibility | Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Fit e, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active, Gear Fit2 Pro, Gear Fit2, Gear Sport, Gear S3, Gear S2, Gear IconX (2018) |
Further product details35 details
| Gorilla Glass version | Gorilla Glass Victus |
|---|---|
| Pixel density | 401 ppi |
| Flash type | LED |
| Geotagging | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Night mode | Yes |
| 2G standards | GSM |
| 3G standards | WCDMA |
| 4G standard | LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD |
| 5G standard | Sub6 TDD |
| MIMO | Yes |
| Modulation | 1024-QAM |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
| Short Message Service (SMS) | Yes |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Yes |
| Yes | |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Vibrating alert | Yes |
| Platform | Android |
| App distribution platform | Google Play |
| Browsing time (4G) (max) | 13 h |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
| Pedometer | Yes |
| Repairability index | 8.2 |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Head SAR (EU) | 0.952 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.48 W/kg |
Packaging & supplied accessories1 detail
| Cables included | USB Type-C |
|---|
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