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Another report points to a limited Samsung Galaxy S21 FE launch
July 06, 2025
TheSamsung Galaxy S21 FEis one of the most eagerly anticipated smartphones of the year, and it’s expected that the device will deliver an affordable flagship experience. But there have been loads of rumors and reports regarding production issues due to the global chip shortage.
Now, Korea’sYonhap Newshas reported that Samsung is thinking about launching the Galaxy S21 FE in the US and Europe only, citing unnamed “industry sources.” The phone is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset (withFCC filingshinting at this too), butYonhap‘s sources allege Samsung could also use an Exynos chipset (presumably the Exynos 2100) in some models.
This isn’t actually the first time we’ve heard about the S21 FE possibly being restricted to the US and Europe. Korean outletFNN Newsreportedon a potential Europe and US-only launch several weeks ago.
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It wouldn’t be the first time we heard that the phone could be available in Snapdragon and Exynos variants, either.Maeil Businessclaimedearlier this month that Samsung was considering the use of both chipsets due to the global chip shortage.
If a limited Galaxy S21 FE release is confirmed, Samsung would be joining Google in having a curtailed launch for a smartphone. The Mountain View company revealed earlier this year that the upcomingPixel 5awould only be launching in Japan and the US.
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