The Galaxy S21. The rumored Galaxy S22 is expected to be its successor, while the Galaxy S21 FE would be a budget version of the S21.
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It’s been almost a year since Samsung announced the Galaxy S21 lineup, which means it’s likely almost time to see what’s next. While Samsung typically announces its main Galaxy S devices in the early part of the year, we’re also expecting to see another new Galaxy phone in early 2022: the Galaxy S21 FE.
If you’re a Samsung fan looking to buy a new phone next year, there’s a good reason why you might find yourself deciding between these two. Both phones are expected to be on the lower end of the spectrum when it comes to price. The Galaxy S22 is expected to be the successor to the Galaxy S21, meaning it will be the least expensive model in Samsung’s new Galaxy S family. And the Galaxy S21 FE will likely be a more budget-friendly version of the Galaxy S21.
But there will likely be a notable price difference between the two. The Galaxy S22 will probably be a couple of hundred dollars more expensive than the Galaxy S21 FE, and it’s expected to include a sharper camera and faster processor to justify that difference, according to the rumors. Still, the Galaxy S21 FE might have an edge when it comes to screen size and battery life.
Here’s a closer look at what we’re expecting to see based on the rumors.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (rumored) vs. Galaxy S22 (rumored)
| Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (rumored) | Samsung Galaxy S22 (rumored) | |
| Display | 6.4 AMOLED 2,340 x 1,080; 120Hz refresh rate | 6.06 AMOLED FHD+; 120Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 5G |
| Main Camera | 32-megapixel, 12-megapixel, 8-megapixel | 50-megapixel, 12-megapixel, 12-megapixel |
| Front Camera | 12-megapixel | … |
Samsung Galaxy S22 vs. Galaxy S21 FE: What we’re expecting from Samsung’s next Galaxy