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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

Reported SAR values from FCC filings, how they compare, and the full specifications.

Display6.4 inches

ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - Version 1Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - Version 2

FCC IDA3LSMG990U

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FCC ID A3LSMG990U · released 2021-06-29.

SAR overview

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue · FCC limit 1.6 W/kg

Head SAR · cellular only0.77 W/kg48% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · cellular only0.90 W/kg56% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · cellular only1.09 W/kg68% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Head SAR · simultaneous1.36 W/kg85% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · simultaneous0.61 W/kg38% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.24 W/kg77% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kg

Colors show reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers.

EU values and source

Head (EU, 10 g, 2 W/kg limit)	0.95 W/kg
Body (EU, 10 g)	1.48 W/kg
FCC ID	A3LSMG990U
Source	RF Safe original phone profile

SAR comparison chart

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE SAR chart: cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values — RF Safe source chart. Open it for the full-size version.

Head and body views

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE head SAR visual — Head SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE body SAR visual — Body SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

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Full specifications

General

Phone	Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Announced	2022-01-04 22:29:16
Status	Available. Released 2022, January 07
Model Names	SM-G990B, SM-G990B/DS, SM-G990U, SM-G990U1, SM-G990W, SM-G990E, SM-G9900, SM-G990B2

Display

Type	Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Size	6.4 inches, 103.9 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Features	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Always-on display
Display Test	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)

Camera

Main Camera	Triple Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8m, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0m, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123 (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12m
Main Features	LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera	Single Camera: 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8m
Selfie Camera Features	HDR
Selfie Camera Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Battery

Type	Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable
Battery Test	Endurance rating 92h
Charging	25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) 15W wireless Reverse wireless

Hardware

Operating System	Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - Version 1Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - Version 2
CPU	Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 1Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 2
GPU	Adreno 660 - Version 1Mali-G78 MP14 - Version 2
Performance	AnTuTu: 566529 (v8), 719696 (v9) GeekBench: 3049 (v5.1) GFXBench: 56fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Internal Storage	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Card Slot	No
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Connectivity

Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
USB	USB Type-C, USB On-The-Go
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC	Yes
Radio	Unspecified

Sound

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack	No
Loudspeaker Test	-26.9 LUFS (Good)

Design

Type	Bar
Dimensions	155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9 mm (6.13 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
Weight	177 g (6.24 oz)
Colors	White, Graphite, Lavender, Olive
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, aluminum frame

Network

Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat19 1600/200 Mbps, 5G
SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only)
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G Network	1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International