The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE trickles down the Galaxy S21’s great display, impressive cameras and versatile software into a more affordable, less flashy package. And though the $699 S21 FE is not ...

The Galaxy S21 FE comes fitted with a 6.4-inch screen. This makes it just a bit larger than the Galaxy S21's display, which has a 6.2-inch screen. The Galaxy S21 FE is a good middle ground for ...

While the standard S21 has a 64M telephoto that has a 76-degree field-of-view and f/2.0, the FE has an 8MP telephoto with a 32-degree field of view and f/2.4, so it's not quite as strong.

The S21 FE's cameras are another area where Samsung's spec shuffle really comes into effect. The phone has a familiar wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto camera setup on its back, but with a lower-res ...

Aside from that, the S21 is otherwise a premium phone with its signature integrated camera module and metal sides. With the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, you’re essentially getting the same design.

It's perplexing. But I do have a suggestion: Don't buy the S21 FE at full price. Wait for it to dip to $600 or less—as of publication, we've already seen it drop to $600 here and there.