5G Dynamic AM-OLED IP68 Smartphone

Samsung SM-G990U Galaxy S21 FE 5G UW TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-G990V / SM-G990U2 (Samsung G990)

Samsung · Announced Jan 2022

About Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G measures 74.5 by 155.7 by 7.9 millimetres and tips the scales at 177 grammes, offering a compact yet substantial feel in the hand. Its front is dominated by a 6.41‑inch AM‑OLED panel that delivers Full HD+ resolution at 1080 by 2340 pixels, providing vivid colours and sharp detail for everyday use. The device accommodates a single SIM card, keeping the tray straightforward for users who prefer one line of service.

Under the hood, the phone runs Google Android 12 with Samsung’s One UI overlay, paired with 8 gigabytes of RAM to keep multitasking smooth. Power comes from a 4500‑milliampere‑hour battery that supports wired charging at up to 15 watts, allowing a reasonable top‑up time when plugged in. As the model name suggests, the handset is 5G‑capable, giving access to the next‑generation mobile network where available.

This variant

This model steps down to 6 GiB of RAM compared with the base Galaxy S21 FE 5G’s 8 GiB and ships with 128 GB of internal storage, a capacity not detailed in the base description. It runs Android 12 (S) – a stock build without the One UI overlay that accompanies the base unit’s software.

Among the other S21 FE 5G variants, this US‑specific UW TD‑LTE handset stands out as a single‑SIM device with 128 GB storage and 6 GiB RAM, whereas many alternatives offer dual‑SIM trays, 256 GB storage, 8 GiB RAM, or are tailored for different markets such as global, Korean, Canadian, APAC/MEA, or Chinese/Taiwanese/Hong Kong regions. Unlike the SM‑G990U 256 GB models it halves the storage, and unlike the SM‑G990U1 dual‑SIM versions it retains a single SIM configuration.

Technical Specifications

Display

Size

6.41 inch

Type

Dynamic AM-OLED

Resolution

1080x2340

Color depth

24-bit, 10-bit HDR

Panel

Samsung

Screen-to-body

87%

Active area

68.26 × 147.91 mm

Touch

Capacitive multi-touch sensing screen, 10-point, 240 Hz sampling

Punch-hole

Yes

Performance

Processor

Snapdragon 888 5G

CPU

Octa-core, up to 2.8 GHz

GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 660

Process

5 nm

Platform

Google Android

Memory

RAM

6 GiB

Battery

Capacity

4500 mAh

Type

Lithium-ion

Energy

17.46 Wh

Voltage

3.88 V

Charging

15W

Cameras

Main

4000×3000 · 3× optical visibility

Ultrawide

13 mm visibility

Telephoto

76 mm visibility

Front

6528×4896 visibility

Dimensions

Size

74.5 × 155.7 × 7.9 mm

Weight

177 g

Water resistance

IP68

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi services

DLNA, Miracast, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Tethering, WiDi, Wi-Fi Calling (VoWiFi)

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, A2DP with aptX codec, A2DP with aptX HD codec, AVRCP, DIP, GAVDP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, OPP, PAN, PBA, SAP, SPP

USB

USB Type-C reversible

USB services

USB charging, USB fast charging, USB Host, USB On-The-Go 1.3, USB On-The-Go 2.0, USB Power Delivery, USB Power Delivery 2.0, USB Power Delivery 3.0

NFC

NFC A, NFC B

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS

GPS services

Simultaneous GPS (S-GPS), Assisted GPS, Kétfrekvenciás GPS, Geotagging, QuickGPS, QZSS

NR · 3 bandsTD-NR · 3 bandsLTE · 11 bandsTD-LTE · 6 bandsUMTS · 4 bandsGSM · 4 bands

All NR bands (3)

NR 1700/2100 MHz (N66)
NR 1900 MHz (N2, PCS)
NR 850 MHz (N5)

All TD-NR bands (3)

TD-NR 28 GHz (N261) bands
TD-NR 3500 MHz (N78)
TD-NR 39 GHz (N260)

All LTE bands (11)

LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 4, AWS)
LTE 1700/2100 MHz (Band 66)
LTE 1800 MHz (Band 3)
LTE 1900 MHz (Band 2, PCS)
LTE 2600 MHz (Band 7)
LTE 700 MHz (Band 12)
LTE 700 MHz (Band 13)
LTE 700 MHz (Band 28)
LTE 800 MHz (Band 20)
LTE 850 MHz (Band 26)
LTE 850 MHz (Band 5)

All TD-LTE bands (6)

TD-LTE 1900 MHz (Band 39)
TD-LTE 2300 MHz (Band XL)
TD-LTE 2500 MHz (Band XLI)
TD-LTE 2600 MHz (Band 38)
TD-LTE 3600 MHz (Band 48)
TD-LTE 5900 MHz (Band XLVI)

All UMTS bands (4)

UMTS 1900MHz (Band II, PCS)
UMTS 2100MHz (Band I, IMT)
UMTS 850MHz (Band V, CLR)
UMTS 900MHz (Band VIII)

All GSM bands (4)

GSM 1800MHz (B3)
GSM 1900MHz (PCS, B2)
GSM 850MHz (B5)
GSM 900MHz (B8)

Audio

Channels

stereo

Output

USB Type-C

Sensors

Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, In-screen fingerprint sensor, Light intensity sensor, Proximity sensor

Features

Fingerprint

Yes (in-screen fingerprint sensor)

SIM

Nano-SIM (4FF)

Carrier

Verizon Wireless

Markets

North America (NA) (USA)

Extras

Haptic touch feedback

Software extras

Voice Command, Business card recognition, Navigation software, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) support, Intelligent personal assistant, Voice Recognition, Face Recognition

Regulatory

HAC

M4, T3

Data status

Final

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