1. Budget? : Rs.40000 (MAX)
2. Display type and size? - prefer a good display like Samsung.
3. Dual sim? : not mandatory
4. Preferred choice of brand? -currently using Samsung note 9 and very happy with the brand, any good reliable brand works
5. What camera option you want (flash, front facing camera)? Need a Good Camera, Good Front Facing Camera.
6. Preferred operating system? Android
7. Preferred connectivity options : 4/5G
8. Primary use of handset : daily driver
9. Any specific mobile phones in consideration? : s20FE 5G
10. Any other info that you want to share : planning to use it for a while so looking for good battery, good camera, performance and reliability
Avoid buying S20FE and S21FE
I personally used S21FE SD888 256GB for 2 months.
It usually heats 40°-43°C on normal usage. Like using WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube with 5G (Jio).
During 5G+ and hotspot, heating is more compared to games.
I tried many games. No lags but the heating is above 45°.
With flip case you won't feel any heat.
With a normal back silicon or rubber case you may feel heat.
*youtu.be/cShvCF3f6KY
For the camera, I agree with this guy, but I think he reviewed an old s21 FE.
Best Camera Smartphones Under ₹30,000
*youtube.com/watch?v=ExthQr6nreo
This device is only for the camera.
Type c Usb 3.1 for dex
(In future Android release this will be available to all Android.)
Gaming can be done with case, no problem with it.
The battery is the worst, consider buying a pocket power bank or wireless qi power bank.
More heat more battery life loss. I don't know how Samsung managed this thing.
For 5g, you will get 5g+.
no 5G++ in this
No VoNR. OneUI 6 may have it.
1 or 2 os upgrades remaining, if you care about Android os updates, then 2 years updates only. Confirmed by service center.
Type c to type c cable is there but no adapter.
Old or any other adapter will work just fine.
For me, it was 1st time I used OneUI with s21 FE 1st Samsung device.
I liked device software smoothness features.
It lacked many features compared to MIUI.
All others os funtouch, color os and OneUI lacks something compared to MIUI.
But with apps, root you can add many features.
OneUI in this is the same as the flagship device, not the core OneUI in budget, mid range device.
All features are great. OneUI will keep learning your usage pattern and accordingly set your device.
You will need power bank at the end of the day.
Screen on time varies from 3-7 hrs. Depending on usage.
There is an inbuilt automation feature, where you can simply automate tasks for better battery usage.
Eg.
Like turning on gps and full brightness when opened camera and maps.
Turn on Auto rotate when gallery is opened
Turn on Always on display on while charging
And many more Etc etc
Overall with 5G, don't buy a device below 5000 mAh.
And newer SoC are efficient with 5G. Old chipsets aren't good enough for 5G battery usage.
